A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author

Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spacesBasketball team wins national championship after final game overtime

Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e booksLocal government organizes clean up event for city parksElectronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season

Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 yearsDietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals

Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times

Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlifeThe postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

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• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers