Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signingsA fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits

A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a bookA farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets

A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools

A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in needResearchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills

The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areasA tech company released a new operating system with improved security features

Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone developmentThe community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department

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• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A study found that teachers who receive additional training are more effective at helping students learn and achieve their goals.
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products