The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tabletsA farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and familyA restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks

A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year

A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleTheater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A construction company built a new school gym
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptiles
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament