Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960sResearchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areasA car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge

Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidentsScientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants

A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income families

The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summerA farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier

A hospital started a support group for cancer patientsA national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months

A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventoryA city launched a campaign to promote local businesses

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• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlife
• ·Digital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands