The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos

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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• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·A electronics company recalled a batch of wireless headphones due to a potential overheating issue
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.