A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger relief
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of ice cream for the summer season
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·A popular author announced they will release a collection of short stories next winter
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners