Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin star
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·Farmers used new irrigation techniques to improve crop yields during dry months
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast for all guests to increase customer satisfaction
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming