A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·Local restaurants started offering meal delivery services using electric bikes to reduce emissions
• ·A taxi company started offering pet-friendly rides to allow customers to travel with their furry companions
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagers
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·Researchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens