A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat, almond, and soy milk
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect cattle from a deadly disease
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season
• ·The national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classrooms
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit