A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

Research 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 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 skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesA city opened a new homeless shelter that can accommodate 200 people providing food and medical care

A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city centerA survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays

A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every schoolA community organized a food drive to collect donations for low-income families during the holiday season

(责任编辑：彩虹)

• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·A famous fashion designer unveiled their new collection at an international show
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe