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Science, artwork and nature welcome visitors at aquarium’s new Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza

Jul 27, 2020 10:58AM ● By Katherine Weinstein

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has opened the new Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza and Welcome Center, along with gardens and outdoor exhibits on its Science Learning Campus.

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Refugees establish new roots through farming in Draper

Jul 13, 2020 12:15PM ● By Stephanie Yrungaray

Draper micro-training farm helps refugees grow food and learn about running a farm-based business.

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The show must go on at Draper Historic Theatre

Jul 01, 2020 12:52PM ● By Katherine Weinstein

Draper Historic Theatre, which closed due to COVID-19 last March, reopened in June with a benefit concert, “Quarantunes” and will present the Stephen Schwartz musical “Pippin” this month.

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Listening will be the catalyst for racial justice, say Alex and Julie Boyé

Jun 29, 2020 11:46AM ● By Heather Lawrence

Popular singer Alex and his wife Julie Boyé talk about pain, police and peace.

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Draper Pantry has plenty for those in need

Jun 29, 2020 10:15AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

The Draper-based pantry, which is a branch of the Utah Food Bank, is smaller than others and runs by appointment only.

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State parks offer social distancing with a view

Jun 25, 2020 12:20PM ● By Josh Wood

After quarantine restrictions eased, Utah’s State Parks saw greater than normal seasonal visitation.

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Local moms create nonprofit to help working single parents

Jun 15, 2020 11:02AM ● By Stephanie Yrungaray

A nonprofit organization based in Draper and run by a Riverton mom and a Herriman mom seeks to help working single parents who are struggling.

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Virtual County Library available as reopening takes shape

Jun 15, 2020 10:27AM ● By Josh Wood

Many of the library system’s services have been available online, and its staff members have worked to expand virtual offerings while the community stays at home.

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