Families are gearing up for a summer filled with more activities than last while restrictions at summer camps, pools and museums continue. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Families are gearing up for a summer filled with more activities than last while restrictions at summer camps, pools and museums continue. Mother Nikki Stultz […]
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CLOSE Construction is expected to start this summer and developers hope to open at Gilbert’s Crossroads Park around the end of the year. (Photo: zefart, Getty Images/iStockphoto) Outdoor go-karts and miniature golf are coming to Gilbert’s Crossroads Park, much to the displeasure of some nearby residents. Santan Adventure Park is moving […]
The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department plans to reopen pools this summer in a phased approach. Mercer Pool currently is open to the public for reserved lap swim, water walking, and open swim. Both residents of Iowa City and non-residents can make reservations, which cost $4 per person, per […]
Q&A from P&R When the National Recreation and Parks Association awarded Asheville Parks & Recreation an $80,000 grant in May 2020, the original vision was to develop a community nutrition hub at the Stephens-Lee Recreation Center with the intent of improving community access to healthy foods, support services, educational programming, […]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s one of the biggest projects in St. Petersburg’s history: The redevelopment of Tropicana Field. City leaders have narrowed the final list down to four proposals and starting April 5th, you’ll be able to weigh in on your favorite options. Mark Ferguson’s bar and grill, Ferg’s, […]
Supporters pushing for a Santa Maria Creek Greenway trail are optimistic their plans will align with the county Board of Supervisors’ new goals to locate urban county parks within walking distance of homes. Ramona Trails Association President Glen Morgan said he and Greenway advocates John Degenfelder and Don Wendt, who […]
Homer-Center school district leaders will take up an array of technology improvements needed because of the increased use of online services for virtual learning. “This would help us get our computer systems up to speed,” District Superintendent Curt Whitesel said. “Now that we’re doing a lot of synchronous and asynchronous […]
Austin releases new plans about safely holding indoor, outdoor events again during COVID-19 pandemic
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is sharing new guidance that will serve as a “starting point” for its own departments and other businesses to begin safely holding events again during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Austin Center for Events launched a new website Friday, which provides a comprehensive […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — As indoor spaces open gradually after Washington County was recently placed in the “moderate” category of risk regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries throughout Washington County are discussing plans of expanding services before an eventual full reopening at some point. While the latter isn’t expected to […]
Some libraries have started to offer limited indoor services, but planning varies between library operators. As indoor spaces open gradually after Washington County was recently placed in the “moderate” category of risk regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries throughout Washington County are discussing plans of expanding services before an eventual full […]
BELMAR, NJ — Belmar officials are working on a game plan to bring back recreational programs for children this summer, focusing first on outdoor activities. Recreation director Barry Trogu gave an update of efforts during the borough council’s March 2 meeting — in response to parents’ concerns that the borough […]
Share Tweet Share Share Share Email The last year in the European rental housing market has been something of a wild ride. Brexit has sent workers either scurrying into the U.K. for work, or out of the U.K. for work. Overall, the pandemic has frozen the typical relocation, vacation and […]
Stakeholders are excited about the state Department of Environmental Protection’s plan for the ecological restoration of the Liberty State Park interior. During a virtual public meeting Thursday, the DEP unveiled a proposal to restore the vegetation and bring back multiple species native to the tidal wetlands, non-tidal wetlands, and uplands […]
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius revealed plans Wednesday to spend $1.3 billion on city schools next year, $36 million more than this year. Per pupil spending would rise to $23,500 from $22,000. Nearly half of the additional funds will pay for approximately 175 new social workers and family liaisons […]
rez-art / Getty Images/iStockphoto There’s no doubt that salary is an important part of anyone’s job. But these days, company benefits also play a big role in attracting — and retaining — job candidates. Most companies offer employee benefits such as health insurance and paid vacation. Many also offer 401(k) […]
A call center is in the works for people who can’t access online registration for coronavirus vaccine appointments, but Gov. Charlie Baker is resisting growing calls to set up a central online system. The delay is prompting lawmakers to take action as a patchwork system continues to spur a scheduling […]
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Life isn’t just about you anymore — with a little one in tow and another on the way, keeping yourself safe means ensuring the safety and well being of your entire family. But […]
It’s no secret that 2020 was one of the worst years to work in travel, with an estimated 100 million direct tourism jobs at risk worldwide, according to an August 2020 policy brief from the United Nations. But there’s one tourism job that has become more relevant than ever: the […]
Travellers to the UK face being bussed from the airport to hotels around the country amid a Cabinet row over whether compulsory quarantine should be enforced at the border. Boris Johnson is under pressure from ministers to toughen border controls to prevent new variants of coronavirus from reaching the UK. […]
The Forum in Inglewood is one of five mass vaccination sites opening Tuesday in the county. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles County opened five large-scale coronavirus vaccination sites Tuesday morning, with plans to inoculate 20,000 people daily. The sites are at the Forum in Inglewood, Six Flags […]
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Friday marks the start of the New Year, and what better way to get 2021 going than by getting out and breathing in some fresh air. Many ski resorts are open with social distance plans in place, and let’s not forget the many walks and hikes across the […]
The latest development came after Mr Johnson refused to rule out a third national lockdown for England – a move he had previously been deeply reluctant to contemplate. All the latest updates for the UK rules over Christmas are below. Christmas rules in England You can make a Christmas bubble […]