A library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Local restaurants reported a 40% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·Theater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake