A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kidsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social mediaA hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests

A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersA library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free

A farm started offering guided tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practicesA taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

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• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Local businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes