Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oilRadio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

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• ·Students organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care
• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to convenience customers
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center