Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Coast guard conducts training exercises in preparation for hurricane season
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care, adding 30 beds
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails