A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A bookstore offered a 10% discount for students with a valid student ID
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·The stock market saw a sharp rise after a major tech company announced record quarterly profits
• ·A new vegan restaurant opened in the city center offering plant-based versions of classic dishes