Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store creditA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones

A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energyA fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kidsA software company released an app update that added dark mode and faster loading times

A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greensA photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown

A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens

A musician performed a free concert in the park that drew 600+ attendeesThe transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations

A famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of workA hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses

A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping seasonA heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs

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• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A study showed that online courses can help adult learners earn degrees 20% faster
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish