A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppersA major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current modelsA famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health issues

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• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·The community center opened a new swimming pool and fitness classes for senior citizens
• ·A major bookstore planned to hold author signings and reading events
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·The transit system announced plans to upgrade its trains with Wi-Fi and charging ports
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwright
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling