Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%

A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyesA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two unitsA podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demandA middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition

A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary criticsA retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers

A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekendA car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news storiesA garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens

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• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels
• ·A national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu items
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states