Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students

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 local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea may help reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system