A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating

A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levelsThe government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease

A major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next seasonResearchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samplesThe school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math

Scientists found that butterflies are changing their migration routes due to changing temperaturesThe city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants

A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology

Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderlyA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoorsA sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear

A local newspaper won a state award for its feature storiesA bakery started offering catering services for events

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• ·Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·A bank announced a student loan refinancing program with lower interest rates
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasive
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years