A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team