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Experts Say Playground Choice Matters In Child’s Social Development
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Experts say the playground you choose makes a difference in your child’s social development — and say parents … Click for complete story.
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Two Clarksburg Residents Sentenced For Heroin Trafficking Near Local Playgrounds
Garret was discovered in possession of heroin in December 2014 near the Clarksburg City Park – Broadway Avenue Playground in Harrison County, … Click for complete story.
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Hard evidence needed to keep liquor ban
He said alcohol bans in playgrounds and residential reserves prevented offensive behaviour associated with intoxication from being seen as normal. Click for complete story.
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‘Bureaucracy hampers improvements for int’l events’
Also yesterday, the Parks and Playgrounds Commission gave an update on their beautification project across the City in preparation for the … Click for complete story.
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Beach playground heading to Amsterdam
The plan for this summer playground developed from the municipality’s desire to do something with the vacant plot before it is demolished in August. Click for complete story.
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City seeks funds for $2.2M playground: San Mateo upgrading Beresford Park
After settling on a final design last year, the city is now seeking bids for construction as it hopes to reopen the playground by spring of next year. Click for…
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BBC Travel on Twitter: “Captivating photos of children’s playgrounds around the world http://t.co …
Captivating photos of children’s playgrounds around the world http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/06/30/james-mollison-playground/ … Pictured: … Click for complete story.
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Investigators looking for cause of fire at Katy playground
Reporter: BAKER SAYS IT IS EASY FOR PLAYGROUNDS LIKE THIS TO CREATE A BIG FIRE BECAUSE OF EQUIPMENT AND MULCH. Click for complete story.
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The cost of play tops $1 million for some local playgrounds
James Spengler remembers when a good playground needed only a metal swing set and some monkey bars over a patch of asphalt. But as director … Click for complete story.
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Parklands policy brought forward
One of the three plans soon to be posted for public input, provides guidelines on how playgrounds are built and what percentage of the cost the city … Click for complete…
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Kids Summer Safety: Playgrounds, Cribs, Bikes, Household
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Summertime and spare time invite not-so-obvious child dangers, and the organization Safe Kids Guilford County is issuing … Click for complete story.
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6 great moves with Chris Freytag’s playground workout
If you don’t have time to hit the gym, your neighborhood playground might be a great substitute. It’s also a time saver for parents who might be putting … Click for…
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Playgrounds revamped as part of Campbelltown Council’s Renew Connect Revitalise program
THE rollout of nine new playground refurbishments is in progress as part of Campbelltown Council’s 2014-2015 Renew Connect Revitalise program. Click for complete story.
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Katy playground fire under investigation
The scene was much different Sunday when the playground went up in flames … Baker said it’s easy for playgrounds to create a big fire because of the … Click for…
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News Woodstock & Region
PlayRight Playground’s new accessible playground at Victoria Park includes a main structure accessible by two ramps, and a smaller structure (shown … Click for complete story.
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Nagole Bereft of parks and playgrounds
P Anji Reddy, a resident of Nagole, said, “Though Nagole is well developed it lacks basic amenities such as parks and playgrounds. All the children … Click for complete story.
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Monrovia school wins $20000 grant to build new playground
An older swing set will be replaced with new playground equipment on the field at Mayflower Elementary School in Monrovia on Thursday July 2, … Click for complete story.
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Best of #Playgrounds
With his last project Playground James Mollison collects scenes of laughter, tears, and games from rich and poor schools all around the world, … Click for complete story.
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Only 11 of 4000+ schools in Mumbai follow all RTE norms
Officials stated that one of the major problems is lack of headmasters and availability of school playgrounds in Mumbai, which are keeping them from … Click for complete story.
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Head outside! Top 10 best playgrounds on the Sunshine Coast
The playground has lots of shade with trees and shade sails, very accessible play structures and an arm propelled swing. Pioneer Park has a fantastic … Click for complete story.
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Enforcement of Worcester’s parks’ rules targets all, not some, city says
Dogs have been banned from all of the Worcester’s parks, beaches and playgrounds since 1997, though the city has just recently started heavy … Click for complete story.
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Old school: Scenes from Leicestershire playgrounds
It’s 1971, and Headlands Infant School in Blaby have just unveiled their new bit of playground kit. It’s a climbing frame, made of concrete, with a … Click for complete story.
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Cancer-causing toxins in artificial turf, study finds
Toxic particles found in playgrounds and sports field contain cancer-causing chemicals, according to new research. The tiny particles, known as … Click for complete story.
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Comment: ‘Free play’ for children comes with challenges
In a major scientific injury journal, Dr. Mariana Brussoni, whom Hancock refers to in his article, suggests that safer playgrounds are an impediment to … Click for complete story.
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Bees swarm Albuquerque playgrounds, city says don’t worry
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The city says it has gotten calls about swarms of bees at parks and playgrounds where kids play. Parents want the bees … Click for complete story.
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A face lift is coming to the playground at Elm Ave Town Park
New York State Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy stands in front of the 23-year-old playground slated for replacement at the Bethlehem Town Park with … Click for complete story.
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Split support on playground
A playground project at the Dow Ball Diamonds, located next to Diamond No. 2, received funding from council, despite a split decision. Graphic … Click for complete story.
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Bear Mountain Playground seeks volunteers
Bear Mountain Playground needs volunteer s for September’s construction. The community-supported playground-building project will take place … Click for complete story.
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Mountain Declared ‘Playful’ Once Again
“Rim of the World residents have the San Bernardino National Forest—one of our region’s biggest and best outdoor playgrounds—right in their … Click for complete story.
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Two communities get £20000 cash boost for playgrounds
Local councillors made bids for the money to boost playground plans at Minffordd and Talsarnau on behalf of the community groups, following … Click for complete story.
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