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A federal judge sided with conservation groups after regulators skipped required habitat protections for one of California's rarest mammals.
The new play area near Murfree Spring's boardwalk is now open.
Richmond's riverfront park gets a brief public preview next month before closing again to finish permanent bathrooms, a splash pad and more.
Young Frankenstein overcame a brain injury with hyperbaric oxygen therapy before returning to Nantucket Sound this week.
Sumter National Forest just grew by 1,950 acres near Joanna, locking out development along a stretch of the Enoree River.
Mini-forests and reborn boulevards took top honors in a citywide design contest, though no funding plan exists yet.
Chinook, sockeye, and coho are pushing into Redmond's waterways from saltwater, with the Redmond Trestle among the best spots to watch.
Baltimore County wants Bowleys Quarters residents to weigh in on trails, fishing access and open space at the former coal plant.
Reed Park hosts free ice cream, pickleball and a shot at a Guinness record this Saturday as teens tackle sports ball waste.
The Sept. 17 grand opening at 150 East 1st Street was funded partly by an AARP Livable Communities grant.
Thousands of volunteers descend on Yosemite Valley this month as near-record June visitation fuels a litter spike.
Moss Universal Park will replace Wauwatosa's old Wisconsin Avenue Park with an adaptive ballpark, sensory playground and therapy spaces.
A swirling flock of tree swallows caught on video is a sign the birds are staging for their long trip south. Newburyport hosts a free talk on the species this Saturday.
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