A smartphone company released a waterproof model

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theftDance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekendsWildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center

Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutesEngineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin

The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

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• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacations
• ·A farm began selling its products directly to restaurants which increased its profits by 25%
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·A research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A local business association organized a workshop on social media marketing for small businesses
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs