A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days

Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winterSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devicesSoftware company releases new app to help users manage personal finances

Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting seasonBasketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game

Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying

Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litterA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a diseaseThe city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve

Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adultsA local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer

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• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next year
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·Bakery introduces new line of gluten free products
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life