The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 18% in high school students
• ·Running club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor was released and earned $50 million on its opening weekend
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary