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Swing Forward News -- 3/18/2024

Today’s new story: A Hidden Burden on Low-Income Communities That Philanthropy Can Help Fix Citations: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/a-hidden-burden-on-low-inco

Swing Forward News -- 3/14/2024

Today’s new story: City of New Orleans Unveils “The Big Green Easy” Parks Plan Citations: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/bulletins/38b69b7 About Swin

Swing Forward News -- 3/12/2024

Today’s new story: Mankato and Mdewakanton Dakota Unite for Cultural Playground: Public Feedback Sought Citations: https://bnnbreaking.com/world/us/mankato-and-mdewaka

Swing Forward News -- 3/11/2024

Today’s new story: St. Paul City Council passes $45.1 million in street, park improvements through new sales tax Citations: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-p

Swing Forward News -- 3/8/2024

Today’s new story: NRPA Launches Sustainability in Practice Cohort Program Citations: https://www.nrpa.org/blog/nrpa-launches-sustainability-in-practice-cohort-program/

Swing Forward News -- 3/5/2024

Today’s new story: Pepsico’s Gatorade introduces ‘Turf Finder’ initiative Citations: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-pepsicos-gatorade-introduces-

Swing Forward News -- 3/4/2024

Today’s new story: Twice-Displaced Ukrainian Family Thrives in Bohuslav, Establishes Businesses and Kids' Playground BLOOM Charity mobilizes in crisis situations

Swing Forward News -- 2/29/2024

Today’s new stories: Governor Sanders announces $4.34 million to support local recreation facilities Citations: https://www.kait8.com/2024/02/20/governor-sanders-annou

Swing Forward News -- 2/28/2024

Today’s new story: Dallas voters could weigh in on $1.25 billion bond package as soon as May Citations: https://www.keranews.org/news/2024-02-13/dallas-voters-could-we

Swing Forward News -- 2/27/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Climate change is making it more dangerous for kids to play outside, report finds Citations: https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainabil

Swing Forward News -- 2/26/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Gov. Pritzker, IDNR announce $54.9M in grants for 111 local park and recreation projects Citations: https://www.wandtv.com/news/gov-pritzker-id

Swing Forward News -- 2/12/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Temporary Lahaina school to receive world-class playground 2. At FDR Park’s new playground, designers say being a little scared is kind of the p

Swing Forward News -- 2/8/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. US cities’ outlook for 2024 2. To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut It Citations: https://www.smartcitiesd

Swing Forward News -- 2/7/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Six-Year CUNY Study on Community Parks Initiative Finds Renovated Parks Can Uplift Neighborhoods 2. Marine science-themed playground with giant

Swing Forward News -- 2/1/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Lincoln to upgrade playgrounds using Land and Water Conservation Fund grant 2. Lilly Endowment commits $80 million for improvements to Indianapo

Swing Forward News -- 1/29/2024

Today’s new story: 1. Joya Playground lights up Farmers Branch, TX Citations: https://kkyr.com/amazing-glow-in-the-dark-playground-opens-in-texas/ https://www.nbcdfw.c

Swing Forward News -- 1/23/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Punk Kid Sets up Sharpie Tattoo Shop in Playground Tunnel Citations: https://thehardtimes.net/culture/punk-kid-sets-up-sharpie-tattoo-shop-in-pl

Swing Forward News -- 1/22/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Stockton, CA residents demand more places to play 2. Parents and librarians debate the value of playgrounds at libraries 3. 77 schools in Dakshin

Swing Forward News -- 1/18/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Budget cuts in Massachusetts impact funding for local playspace projects 2. Cleveland parks and rec master-planning process reveals need for prior

Swing Forward News -- 1/12/2024

Today’s new stories: 1. Illinois announces $28M for public recreation projects 2. Colorado continues to use lottery revenue to fund outdoor recreation 3. Teens caught on