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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• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden cutting boards
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A school started a garden project to teach students about growing food
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership