Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park 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 telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits and activities
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists
• ·A startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for all items purchased in-store
• ·Local apple farmers reported a 30% increase in crop yield thanks to a new pest control method
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Golf tournament raises over 10000 dollars for youth sports programs
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences