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Two young boys smile while sitting at a classroom table.

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Choosing the Right Child Care: Here’s What to Ask

Whether you’re leaving your child for a few hours or a whole day, you want to know they’re in good hands. The research that goes into finding the right child care program for your kids - one that also fits with your family’s schedule - can easily...

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Stephen Mellett and Charles A. DeAngelis from Vericon Construction welcome attendees before the ceremonial cannon fire.

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Metro YMCA Raises $66K for Mental Health at Second Sporting Clays

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

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New Milford YMCA Program Center Welcomes 4 New Board Members

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New Milford YMCA Program Center Welcomes 4 New Board Members

Tresha Gibbs Long Le Diane Some Elizabeth Tausner NEW MILFORD, NJ - New Milford YMCA Program Center, a location of the Greater Bergen County YMCA,...

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Brian Sheafer

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Brian Sheafer Promoted to Senior VP and COO

LIVINGSTON, NJ — December 15, 2025 — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, a leading non-profit organization serving Bergen, Essex, and Sussex...

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West Essex YMCA Board Members sign the final steel beam before it's raised.

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Steel Signing Marks Major Milestone in New West Essex YMCA Construction

LIVINGSTON, NJ — December 5, 2025 — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges marked a major milestone Friday, Dec. 5 in the construction of the new West...

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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...

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The Power of Gratitude: How to Stay Thankful All Year

The holiday season is often filled with joy, love, and connection, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between preparing meals, cleaning, organizing,...

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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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