Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotions
• ·Scientists found that listening to nature sounds while working improves productivity
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual sale
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·Study reveals that family camping trips improve children’s connection to nature
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children