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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• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience
• ·A new fitness app helped users create personalized workout plans
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a horse race due to muddy track conditions
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schools
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community