Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veteransEngineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%

A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad barA tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers

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• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities