A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

(责任编辑：黄冈市)

• ·Tea shop introduces new blends using herbs grown in local gardens
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A small café started hosting live music nights every Friday that increased evening sales by 45%
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Study shows that using natural light in offices increases employee productivity
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents