A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on siteElementary school takes students on field trip to local farm

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designersResearch shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors

Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

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• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has a long-lasting impact on academic success
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·Researchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students