The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensPolice department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft

Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depressionCamera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends

Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation centerLocal newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machinesA new survey found that 75% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability

A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minoritiesA study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%

Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trashA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

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• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Study indicates that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in seniors
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·Juice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system