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A new neighborhood for many, with some help from OPPD crews

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's new Bluestem Prairie development will offer homeownership opportunities for a variety of families,

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OPPD announces latest round of Greener Together grant recipients

This year, all three nonprofit recipients will be using their grant funds for solar projects that support community resiliency.

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Greener Together grant helps grow accessibility at City Sprouts garden

Local leaders join neighbors and volunteers at City Sprouts Community Garden to celebrate improvements to a space that provides much more than produce. 

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OPPD, United Way join forces on Greener Together program

The partnership reflects the organizations' shared investment in programs that support community resilience.

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6 ways to explore OPPD’s Arboretum

If you are planning to spruce up your yard this spring, take a walk through OPPD’s 26-acre arboretum for some inspiration.

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Brownell Talbot team takes first place in this year’s Marshmallow Challenge

OPPD’s Society of Engineers called on fifth-graders from area schools to use problem-solving skills, innovative thinking and teamwork in the tower-building contest.

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