The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·Researchers found that daily meditation can reduce stress levels by up to 25% in adults
• ·A famous author released their highly anticipated new novel, which quickly became a bestseller on international book lists.
• ·Major clothing brands announced plans to use 100% recycled fabric by 2027
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A city held a fashion show featuring designs from local designers showcasing traditional textiles
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers