Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%

A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyesA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two unitsA podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demandA middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition

A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary criticsA retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers

A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekendA car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news storiesA garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens

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• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·Coffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities