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2009 Mummers Release
2009 Mummers Release December 22, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2009 NEW YEAR'S DAY MUMMERS PARADE EDITORS: If postponed, the Mummers Parade press credentials issued originally for coverage on New Year's Day will be honored on the...Tags: Benjamin Franklin, Parent Organizations, WGN, Health, Tourism and Leisure
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Memorial Day freebies, discounts for vets, active military
South Florida Sun-SentinelHundreds of retailers offer discounts for Memorial Day of 10 percent or more to active duty and retired U.S. military, National Guard and reservists and veterans. In some cases, spouses and families members are included, too. Many military discounts aren’...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, SeaWorld, National Parks, Veterans Day, Tourism and Leisure
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Theme parks' entry prices jump
Alhambra secretary Laurie Casado struggles each year to buy Disneyland annual passes for herself and her family, so the park's announcement last week that it was jacking up prices by up to 30% wasn't exactly good news.
But Casado will buy the passes...Tags: Tourism and Leisure Industry, Six Flags Inc., Amusement and Theme Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Entertainment
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New lawsuit against Ocotillo Express filed
Staff WriterA new lawsuit against an approved a 112-wind-turbine project set to be built east of Ocotillo was filed in federal court, an environmental organization announced Friday. The Desert Protective Council filed suit Friday afternoon in a federal court in...Tags: Trials, Ken Salazar, State Parks, Environmental Issues, Tourism and Leisure
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Broward, Palm Beach County beaches not nationally acclaimed –again
For yet another year, beaches in Broward and Palm Beach counties have failed to make the Top 10 list published by the South Florida professor known as Dr. Beach. The latest ranking, issued Friday, proclaimed Coronado Beach, across the bay from San Diego,...Tags: Palm Beach County, Key Biscayne, Hatteras, State Parks, Tourism and Leisure
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New Exhibit Coming to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
FOX 17 Producer"Beverly Pepper: Palingenesis 1962-2012" is a new exhibit that opens to the public today, May 25 at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. The exhibit traces Beverly Pepper's work in metal through her five-decade career. It will feature more...Tags: Sculpture, Alexander Calder, Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Travel
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Freedom's flag is flying again over Freedom's Fortress
HAMPTON — Just one month into the Civil War, Union soldiers stationed at Fort Monroe would have raised a 34-star American flag over the stone fort on the morning of May 24, 1861.
Even though 11 states had recently succeeded from the Union, you...Tags: Fort Monroe, National Parks, Library of Congress, Tourism and Leisure, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Living Here: Outdoor activities
If you like being outside, there's plenty to do on the Peninsula. From cycling and watersports to golf and hunting, there's plenty to keep people active while outdoors. Cycling The Peninsula offers many opportunities for cycling enthusiasts....
Tags: College Sports, Tennis, Sailing, Auto Racing, Patrick Henry
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Living Here: Amusements and attractions
If you think you'll be bored in Hampton Roads, try a few of these activities: American Rover. Sightseeing and party cruises on a tall ship. Narrated sailings and dinner cruises daily, rain or shine. Cruising mid-April through late October. Waterside,...Tags: Sailing, Patrick Henry, Amusement and Theme Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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Living Here: Take a hike
The treadmill is nice, but why pass up on experiencing the area's natural setting for convenience, when you can let the green space and trails on the Peninsula take you away for a few hours? Some trails capitalize on the area's natural setting while...Tags: The Hamptons, State Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Lakes and Ponds, Fort Eustis
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This week: Legoland water park, new scenes on Cinderella Castle, ‘Play’ at science center
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelHere's a quick look at key events of this week at Orlando theme parks and attractions (plus one plan ahead/last call). + New scenes are added to “The Magic, the Memories and You,” the castle-projection show at Magic Kingdom as of Friday. Watch... -
100 days of summer
Looking for something to do this summer? Whether you're looking for relaxation, a good meal, respite from the heat or adventure, there are a wide range o f activities to help make the most of your summer. Here are 100 from which to choose: May Silver...
Tags: Universal CityWalk, Sculpture, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Games, Customs and Tradition
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