The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast every day is beneficial for children's growth
• ·Pet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·Local schools hosted a science fair where students presented projects on environmental conservation
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health