A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.

Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skillsBakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsArt gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artistsResearch indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness

Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchasesWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitat

Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses

Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil healthA soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next yearA music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales

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• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·A musician went on a European tour to promote their new album
• ·A university organized a conference on artificial intelligence and its impact on society
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs