A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents