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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• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutes
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A coffee shop hosted live jazz nights every Friday, boosting evening sales by 35%
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank