A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensA new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors

A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economiesHealth experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health

A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programsResearchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes

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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A city council
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $15000 for disaster relief efforts
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night