A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A pet store started offering puppy training classes for new dog owners
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast, causing widespread power outages and forcing the evacuation of coastal communities.
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new soccer stadium and sports complex
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide