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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• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·A best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·A major car brand announced plans to stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A local theater performed a children’s play