A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceansSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports

Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and petsVolleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship

Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxResearchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying

A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online ordersThe national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years

A local theater hosted a festival of short films made by student filmmakersThe government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants

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• ·A classic rock band announced a farewell tour after 40 years of performing
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor
• ·A local school held a science fair with student projects on renewable energy and space
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes to color its products
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030