Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A city council discussed plans to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50