The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

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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• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 10 new plant-based dishes