A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale

Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expertResearch finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefsSchool newsletter features student art and writing

Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for petsVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges

Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candlesThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals

The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsResearchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying

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• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·A tech company donated $500,000 to support coding programs in elementary schools
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·Sports team signs star player to a five year contract
• ·Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism
• ·Community hosts cultural festival with music and food
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch with health monitoring features
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing website to make it more user friendly