A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·Local police increased security at public events following recent safety concerns
• ·A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastal areas
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects