Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic