Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter

The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charityA local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes

The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movementWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyToy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons

Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday seasonMovie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families

(责任编辑：Music Picks)

• ·A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·The city implemented a new program to reduce litter in public spaces
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·A hospital announced plans to expand its pediatric department with 30 new beds
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance
• ·A scientist developed a more efficient solar panel that works in low light
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 20%
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by wildfire damage