Park City Girl Wins Olympic Bronze in Luge
Ashley Farquharson learned to luge through a Friday after-school program in Park City. Now she's bringing home an Olympic bronze medal from the same track that sparked her journey.
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Park City 9/11 Service Day Grows to 44 Projects, 1,200 Volunteers
Park City's third annual 9/11 Day of Service has expanded to 44 community projects, up from 35 last year, with nearly 1,200 volunteers expected to turn tragedy's anniversary into neighborhood connection. From fence building to letter writing, this Utah mountain town is proving that service brings people together.
Park City's 57 Athletes Would've Ranked 14th at Olympics
If Park City competed as its own country, its 57 winter athletes would have tied for 14th place at the 2026 Winter Games. Now the entire community is throwing them a Main Street parade to celebrate their incredible achievements.
16 Utah Cities Choose Clean Energy for 370,000 Residents
Sixteen Utah communities just locked in a plan to power hundreds of thousands of homes with new wind, solar, and geothermal energy by 2029. Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Park City are leading a voluntary program that lets residents invest $4 monthly in local renewable power.
Utah Royals Make History With First Win Over Angel City
Both Utah soccer teams claimed victories Saturday, with the Royals securing their first-ever win against Angel City FC while Real Salt Lake dominated Portland at home. The double header brought electric energy to Utah soccer fans and showcased homegrown talent shining on the field.
Utah Volunteers Clean 8,576-Acre Ranch After Historic Win
Community members in Park City gathered to clean up Utah's largest conservation land acquisition, showing how protecting nature brings people together. The 910 Cattle Ranch cleanup kicked off a new era of community stewardship.
Parks Return $3 for Every $1 Cities Invest
A new report reveals that public parks deliver triple the economic benefit for every dollar cities spend on them. Even better, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, making green spaces one of the few things we can all agree on.
19 Utah Cities Launch Clean Energy Program for Residents
After seven years of planning, Utah regulators approved a groundbreaking program that lets 19 communities power their cities with renewable energy. Residents can support clean energy for just $4 a month starting in 2027.
First Dinosaur Fossil in 100 Years Found at Utah Park
Construction workers struck scientific gold at Dinosaur National Monument when their equipment uncovered a long-necked dinosaur fossil during routine parking lot repairs. The discovery marks the first new dinosaur find at the Utah site in over a century.
Vienna Turns 350 Parking Spots Into Gardens and Parks
Vienna is transforming hundreds of parking spaces into green parks, bike lanes, and community gardens—and residents are choosing cars 37% less than they did in the 1990s. The city is proving that giving people better options makes them happier to give up parking.
Park City Honors Mental Health Volunteers Thursday
A Utah mountain town is throwing a party for the unsung heroes who keep mental health services running. Eight nonprofits will celebrate their volunteers who stretch limited budgets into community-wide impact.
Charleston Volunteers Grow 60,000 Flowers for City Parks
Thirty volunteers in Charleston turn tiny seeds into stunning flower displays across the city's parks, saving thousands of dollars while finding joy in every bloom. The greenhouse program has been quietly transforming public spaces since 2000.
Indian Cities Turn Parking Lots Into 20M Liter Water Sponges
Abandoned parking lots across India are transforming into "sponge cities" that manage 20 million liters of stormwater using nature and smart tech. These climate-resilient spaces prove urban areas can work with water instead of fighting it.
Parks Return $3 for Every Dollar Cities Invest
New research reveals that parks deliver triple the economic value of their cost while making communities healthier and happier. In a rare moment of unity, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, with supporters from all political backgrounds calling them critical infrastructure.
19 Utah Cities Launch $4/Month Clean Energy Program
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
Cities Earn $3 for Every $1 Spent on Parks and Trees
Scientists have proven what nature lovers always knew: urban trees and parks deliver triple the investment back to cities while fighting heat, floods, and pollution. Dozens of researchers are now calling for mayors worldwide to treat green spaces as essential infrastructure, not optional extras.
Romania's Third-Largest City Building Biggest Solar Park
Iași, Romania's third-largest city, just broke ground on the country's largest municipal solar park. The 9.8-megawatt plant will power city operations with clean energy and set a new standard for urban renewable projects.
Menlo Park City Hall Solar Saves $637K Over 20 Years
A California city is turning sunshine into savings and sustainability. Menlo Park's new solar system at City Hall will generate 413,000 kilowatt-hours annually while cutting energy costs by over half a million dollars.
16 Utah Cities Choose 100% Clean Energy for Residents
Sixteen Utah communities just made history by adopting a groundbreaking program that gives residents the power to choose renewable energy. After a decade of grassroots organizing, hundreds of thousands of customers will soon access affordable clean electricity by default.
Ogden Joins 6 Utah Cities in Clean Energy Push
Ogden became the seventh Utah community to join a groundbreaking renewable energy program that lets residents collectively choose cleaner power. Starting in 2027, participants will pay an extra $4 monthly to fund new renewable energy projects across the state.
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