The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment