Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oilRadio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

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• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A new high school is being built to accommodate growing student numbers
• ·A tech company released a new fitness app that tracks users’ workouts and provides personalized training plans
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-store
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences
• ·A local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall
• ·A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuries
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter