Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniorsTea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India

Police department uses body cameras to increase transparencyDance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances

Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD

Camera store offers photography workshops for beginnersLocal firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported

A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core productsThe national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days

Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicleA popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics

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• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A musician went on a solo tour across small towns to support local music venues
• ·A gardener developed a new type of tomato plant that resists pests and produces more fruit
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Scientists found that listening to nature sounds while working improves productivity
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilities
• ·The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population