The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadium
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contract
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projects
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach