A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banksA tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team

A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trailsA bakery began offering gluten free and vegan options for its popular pastriesA construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started

A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in studentsA café started serving breakfast burritos made with organic eggs and local salsa

A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence

A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artistA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

(责任编辑：北碚区)

• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendors
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls