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 team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to accommodate more visitors
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards