The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals

A research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletesA sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participantsA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news

A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designsA construction project to widen a busy highway began this month

A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and foodA startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals

Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekendThe World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country

A tennis player won their 20th Grand Slam title breaking a long-standing recordA new history museum opened in the city featuring exhibits on local cultural heritage

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• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support music and art programs
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series by famous experts
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan versions of its popular cinnamon rolls
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings