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10th annual Utah Renaissance Faire to take place this weekend

Sharpen your sword and get your best costume ready, the 10th annual Utah Renaissance Faire will take place this Friday and Saturday. The fair is a family-friendly event suitable for all ages and will be held at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park in Lehi on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. ...

Health and Wellness: Embrace healthy habits as children return to school

Did you know that, on average, school-aged kids have the common cold five to six times a year? Starting a new school year brings new health risks to children. This year, get a head start on healthy habits to lower your child’s risk of getting sick. Being sick is no fun, especially when you ...

Mayors of Utah Valley: New transit oriented development comes to Vineyard

Utah County’s first drone show will light Vineyard’s night skies on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in celebration of Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox joining the Woodbury Corporation, Flagship Companies and Vineyard City in welcoming a new development — Vineyard Station. This is the next phase of one ...

Money Matters: Budget-friendly summer activities can lead to a healthy wallet

Camping, lake days, hiking, homemade ice cream and a movie in the park all scream summer vacation. While summer can be exciting, it can also be expensive. On average, people spend $2,229 on summer activities, making summer the second most expensive time of the year. Summer activities can be ...

Pet of the Week: Chickenfish (#1748)

Breed: German Wirehair Mix Age: 1-3 Years Old Gender: Female Size: Large Adoption Fee: $145 Available for Rescue: No Chickenfish is about 1-3 years old. She has been available for adoption since 7/11/2022. Chickenfish is a very friendly and happy dog! She loves to play and going for walks ...

Health and Wellness: 8 low-impact exercises that won’t kill your joints

Joint pain is one of the most common health complaints that patients report to their doctors. Nearly one in four adults in the U.S. is affected by joint pain, especially in the knees and back. One of the challenges of dealing with joint pain is finding ways to stay physically active — ...

Health and Wellness: Health risks to look out for during the summer

Summer is a time for experiencing new adventures with your family and friends. While you are exploring and finding new hobbies during the summer break, you still need to stay healthy. With July having 11% more preventable deaths than the average month, it is important to stay on top of your ...

Mayors of Utah Valley: Celebrating America’s grandeur on the 4th of July

Two months ago, I had a very interesting conversation with some of my husband's family members. My husband was born and raised in Finland. At the age of 18, he performed mandatory, civic duty for his country, in which he served a year and a half in the Finnish military. With the onset of the ...