A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensA new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors

A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economiesHealth experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programsResearchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes

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• ·A tech company acquired a smaller startup to expand its product line
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-being
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups
• ·The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony