The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artists
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young groups to get vaccinated
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Local community groups organized a fundraiser to build a new playground for disabled children
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food safety