A local school won a national award for its environmental education program

A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local marketsA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsA community organized a charity run that raised $15000 for a local children’s hospitalA grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food sceneA hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for residents of the surrounding area

A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations

A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeksResearchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood

The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday seasonA luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient

Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesityThe local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark

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• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book early
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older models
• ·A fire in a shopping mall was quickly contained by firefighters with no reported injuries
• ·The local museum hosted a special event for children featuring hands on activities
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old