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Mollie Shauger

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Ed Philipp to Become 17th President and CEO of Metro YMCA

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex counties, is proud to announce the appointment of Edward G. Philipp as its new President and Chief Executive Officer,...

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Rick Gorab to Retire as President and CEO After Four Decades

LIVINGSTON, NJ - November 7, 2025 – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading nonprofit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex...

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How South Mountain YMCA is Making Basketball Inclusive for All Kids

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Mountain YMCA is launching a new program to help children with diverse abilities learn basketball in ways that work best for...

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Metro YMCA Appoints Deborah Kessler as Chief Development Officer

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex counties, has named...

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West Essex YMCA Welcomes New Board Members

LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA at 321 S. Livingston Ave. recently welcomed several new members to its Board of Managers. The board works in...

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Metro YMCA of the Oranges Welcomes New Board Members

LIVINGSTON, NJ -The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this summer, to help set policy and...

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45 Graduate First Free Veterans Wellness Program

LIVINGSTON AND SPARTA, NJ - Following the successful completion of the inaugural Veterans Wellness Initiative, the Sussex County and West Essex YMCAs...

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Instructor has fun while teaching a young boy to swim.

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Why You Should Continue Swim Lessons Beyond Summer

While swimming is most frequently associated with the summer months, the sport can—and should—be practiced year-round, as it not only supports skill...

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