A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureAstronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsA museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops

A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theaterA cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions

A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatusA city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world

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• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A musician’s new album topped the charts in 15 countries within its first week of release
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes