Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adultsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefsSchool newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

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• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered an ancient temple in the desert, dating back over 3,000 years to a previously unknown civilization.
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain roads due to snow
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·A local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall