A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby starRunning club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarGovernment invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

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• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses