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Pioneer Day 101

By Jayne Verhaaren
July 21, 2017 12:00 AM
July 24 is just another hot summer day in every other state. But in the Beehive State, July 24, or Pioneer Day, gives Utahns a chance to celebrate and honor their pioneer heritage with breakfasts, barbecues, fireworks and family traditions.
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Technology

Social media inspires travel envy

By Jayne Verhaaren
July 20, 2017 12:00 AM
An Adobe Digital Insights analysis predicted travel industry revenue will increase by $4.72 billion in 2017 — a 5 percent increase year over year.
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Healthy Living

Infertility particularly hard for Utahns

By Jayne Verhaaren
July 07, 2017 12:00 AM
Approximately 12.3 percent of women in the United States ages 15—44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Local

Provo City encourages solar power installation

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 14, 2017 12:00 AM
A Redstone Solar employee installs solar panels on a home. Provo is adopting solar power as part of the 'city’s diverse energy portfolio,' said Travis Ball, the department director of Provo City Power. (Redstone Solar)
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Food

Provo food trucks transition to storefronts

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 09, 2017 12:00 AM
A number of Provo's food trucks have begun opening up storefronts across Utah Valley. These restaurants have been not only easier for inquiring customers to locate but also for the owners to operate, as well.
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Food

Church schools, LDS-owned buildings differ on selling caffeine

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 08, 2017 12:00 AM
Editor's note: A previous version of this story misidentified Eric Casperson, and Eric and Katelyn Casperson believe they were misquoted. The article has been updated.
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Local

Provo Rooftop Concert Series gets people out

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 07, 2017 12:00 AM
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Local

Provo ups its virtual reality game

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 06, 2017 12:00 AM
Virtual reality started out as a new and different form of at-home gaming but has evolved to a social experience like playing laser tag or seeing a movie with friends. Virtual reality arcades have opened in both Provo and Orem.
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Healthy Living

Provo celebrates Polynesian culture

By Jayne Verhaaren
June 05, 2017 12:00 AM
iPo Kahaialii talks with her daughter E. Ka'ipo Rokobuludrau after a performance at the Utah Pasifika Festival in Provo, May 27, 2017. Rokobuludrau has a Polynesian dance studio and brings her students to perform at the Pasifika festival each year. (Dani Jardine)
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