A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veteransEngineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%

A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad barA tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers

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• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change
• ·The national basketball team won a key playoff game to advance to the semifinals
• ·A national park started offering guided tours led by park rangers, focusing on wildlife and plant identification
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·The government invested in building new schools in growing suburbs to accommodate more students
• ·A renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands