The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.
• ·A pet rescue organization found homes for 300 dogs and cats in the past six months
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home