A library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtle nests from human disturbance
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news stories
• ·Electronics store offers discounts on laptops for back to school season
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·A new movie received positive reviews from critics and is expected to attract large audiences
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A music festival announced plans to use solar power for its stage equipment