The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skills
• ·Students participated in a competition to design sustainable products
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·Doctors recommended reducing screen time before going to bed to improve sleep quality
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing top designers’ latest work