50th Anniversary of the Springfield Summer Arts Festival

Shortly after sunrise, from mid-June through mid-July, rows of lawn chairs begin appearing between the limestone cliffs of Veterans Park. It’s the time-honored method for reserving a prime spot for that evening’s performance at the Summer Arts Festival! Get your chairs ready for Springfield’s 50th Anniversary season of admission-free summer entertainment! Unlike gated, ticketed events at…

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What Are The Best Treatments For Postpartum Hair Loss?

What Are The Best Treatments For Postpartum Hair Loss?

Postpartum hair loss affects many new mothers, causing concern and distress. This common condition, known as telogen effluvium, typically begins 2-4 months after giving birth. It results from hormonal changes that disrupt the normal hair growth cycle. The most effective treatments for postpartum hair loss include maintaining a nutrient-rich diet, using gentle hair care products,…

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New trails open at Germantown MetroPark

 Germantown MetroPark’s extensive hiking system has become even more robust with the opening of new trails. The easy-to-trek, natural surface trails allow the public to experience a successful conservation project: the transformation of former farmland into a pollinator prairie and wetland, part of Five Rivers MetroParks’ mission to protect the region’s natural heritage. A number of trails…

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