The city council announced plans to improve public parks

Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soilTrack and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for freeFire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families

Book publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsA community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store creditA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones

A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energyA fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote part of the ocean
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment