Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaigns

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artistsResearch shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains

Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printersWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste

Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farmingA sports equipment brand launched a line of sustainable products made from recycled plastic bottles

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 units

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• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·A café started hosting live music nights every weekend which increased its evening sales by 40%
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years