Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·Hikers discover new trail in national park that connects two popular areas
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive games
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets