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Healthy Kids Day at YMCA of Greater Brandywine

Healthy Living

Chester County YMCAs Kick Off Summer With Free Healthy Kids Day Events

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Families across Chester County are invited to jumpstart summer with a day full of games, community connections, and outdoor fun as the YMCA of Greater Brandywine …

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Chester County Health Inspections Cite Violations at Three Facilities

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three facilities during inspections conducted Monday, March 16, 2026, while several other establishments were found …

Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run

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Ten Miles, One City: Broad Street’s Annual Pulse

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

Just before dawn, Broad Street feels almost reverent. The asphalt is still cool from the night air, streetlights flicker against rowhouse windows, and the hum of 40,000 nervous conversations rises …

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Health Inspectors Flag Food Safety Violations at Chester County Restaurants

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — County health inspectors cited multiple food safety and sanitation violations at two popular Chester County eateries following routine inspections conducted February 3, according to reports released …

Healthy Living / Regional

Maternal Health Crisis Deepens as New Report Warns of Worsening Gaps

January 30, 2026January 29, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A new national report is sounding the alarm on maternal and infant health in the United States, warning that widening disparities, policy uncertainty, and access shortages …

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A Conversation with a Hot Tub Hydrotherapy Expert on Why Water Therapy Is Making a Comeback

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 - by Mariah Smith

Presented by the experts at Southampton Hot Tub — Exton, Pennsylvania At Southampton Hot Tub’s Exton showroom, we speak with customers every day who are looking for more than just …

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Pennsylvanians Rank Among America’s Biggest Diet Cheaters, New Study Finds

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — A new national survey has revealed that Pennsylvania residents are among the country’s most frequent diet cheaters, with nearly nine in ten admitting to breaking their nutritional commitments.

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West Chester Pushes for a Guinness World Record — and a Cause That Serves Veterans

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — This November, Gage Strength Training will turn determination into philanthropy as the community attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Chain Push-Up — …

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates a Healthy and Fun Summer

Children's Issues / Healthy Living

Don’t Miss Out: Make Summer Unforgettable at YMCA’s Free Healthy Kids Day!

April 25, 2025April 24, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Families across Chester County are invited to join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) for Healthy Kids Day®, a free, family-friendly event aimed at promoting healthier …

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine's Fit Truk

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Community Health & Wellness Fair Set for April 13 in Coatesville

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting the public to attend the Coatesville Community Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday, April 13, from 12 p.m. …