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South Mountain YMCA Duck Race Returns Memorial Day in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Mountain YMCA will continue a beloved community tradition with its Annual Duck Race on...
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How to Reduce Stress: Science-Backed Strategies That Actually Work
Metro Y Staff: May 19, 2026
The most effective ways to reduce stress include regular exercise, a nutritious diet, mindfulness practices like...
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Exercise Benefits for Seniors Over 65: 7 Reasons to Start Moving Today
Metro Y Staff: May 19, 2026
Regular exercise gives adults over 65 seven powerful benefits: stronger bones and muscles, better balance, higher...
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Growing Up Online: Why Today’s Teens Are Questioning Their Worth
Nora Zobele, Mental Health Specialist: May 18, 2026
Today’s teens aren’t just growing up in the world—they’re growing up online. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and...
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Metro YMCA Honors Marlene Waldock with DeGhetto Philanthropic Award
Mollie Shauger: May 15, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ—The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges honored Marlene Waldock with the Kenneth A. DeGhetto Philanthropic...
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6 Essential Tips for National Water Safety Month
Metro Y Staff: May 14, 2026
May is National Water Safety Month, the perfect time to brush up on how to keep everyone safe while enjoying pools,...
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South Mountain YMCA’s Gailmarie Green Named Staff Member of the Year
Mollie Shaugr: May 14, 2026
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Gailmarie Green, Senior Director of Enrichment and Family Programs at South Mountain YMCA, has been...
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Greater Bergen County YMCA Earns 2025 Branch of the Year Honor
Mollie Shauger: May 12, 2026
NEW MILFORD, NJ - The Greater Bergen County YMCA, New Milford Program Center has been named the 2025 Branch of the Year...
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Metro YMCA of the Oranges Celebrates Youth of the Year Honorees
Mollie Shauger: May 12, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and its six branches are recognizing youth members for their...
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Sussex County YMCA Golf Outing Set for May 20, 2026
Mollie Shauger: May 11, 2026
HARDYSTON, NJ - The Sussex County YMCA will hold its 24th annual Golf Outing on May 20, 2026 at the award-winning...
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Get Your Child Ready for Summer Camp: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Jennifer Brown, Mental Health Specialist: Apr 21, 2026
Preparing your child for summer camp is an important step in making sure they have a safe, fun, and enriching...
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Celebrate Earth Day: Simple Ways to Reconnect with Nature
Nora Zobele, Mental Health Specialist: Apr 21, 2026
Each year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us to think about how we care for our planet. At the YMCA, this connects with...
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The Magic of Screen-Free Summer Camps: Boosting Kids' Growth and Joy
Metro Y Staff: Apr 7, 2026
There is something that happens in the first few days of camp that parents rarely get to witness. A child who was glued...
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Championing Child Abuse Prevention and Digital Safety
Mollie Shauger: Apr 6, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a child abuse prevention leader and leading non-profit...
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What Is a Counselor-in-Training Program? How It Builds Teen Leaders
Metro Y Staff: Mar 27, 2026
Does your teen want to build real leadership skills this summer while having fun? The Counselor-in-Training (CIT)...
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Your New Y is Taking Shape
Mollie Shauger: Mar 27, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ - Your new West Essex YMCA is rising fast and we couldn't be more excited to share the latest from...
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Metro YMCA Appoints Danny Rosario as Chief Financial Officer
Mollie Shauger: Mar 19, 2026
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and...
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From Struggle to Strength: Women's Mental Health in March and Beyond
Jennifer Brown, Mental Health Specialist: Mar 17, 2026
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize women’s achievements and resilience. It is also a meaningful time...
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Supporting Young Women’s Wellness: 6 Essential Tips for Adults
Mollie Shauger: Mar 17, 2026
The stress of daily life and social pressure often leads young women to ignore their own health. According to the World...
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From Apathy to Action: How One Veteran Found Motivation Again at the Y
Mollie Shauger: Mar 17, 2026
For more than 12 years, New Jersey veteran Richard Pinck lived by a standard. As a soldier in the U.S. Army, Army...
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