Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·The city implemented a new traffic management system to reduce congestion downtown
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness