The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

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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• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·The United Nations released a report highlighting progress in global poverty reduction efforts
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate
• ·A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourism
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year