A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in OctoberA coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily

A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutionsA taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets

A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsResearchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade

The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobsA tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system

Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school startsThe community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park

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• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the world
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2036
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components