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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• ·Library offers free access to online language learning tools
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·The government passed a new law to increase the minimum wage, aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers.
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones
• ·A major airline offered special deals for travelers booking trips in advance
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist