With help from Cal Ripken foundation, Tampa opens synthetic-turf youth baseball field

Retired Major League Baseball hall of famer Cal Ripken Jr. talks to reporters about the dedication of the new youth baseball ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Brighton’s turf field plan ignites fierce debate, health concerns

Parents and community members raised several different concerns with the proposed artificial turf fields expected for installation at Brighton High School. The project would construct new varsity ...
Post and Courier

Editorial: Grassroots or Astroturf? Local governments should ensure proper playing fields.

The most interesting debate swirling around Mount Pleasant's planned Gary Santos Park didn't arise during last week's ceremony to break ground on the $40 million site along Rifle Range Road. Instead, ...