The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown market
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive efforts
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring 10 local poets, with proceeds going to a literacy charity
• ·A musician toured small towns, performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·A bakery won an award for its signature chocolate cake at a regional competition
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income