A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental healthPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsBloggers attend conference to learn about social media trendsMathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations

Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffsStudy reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent

Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social mediaA hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests

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• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million to develop renewable energy storage solutions
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A school district added after-school programs
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations