Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients

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 luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·A city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizes
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptiles
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents