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 city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents