The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students

The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regionsA toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics

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• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons
• ·A local business association organized a workshop for small business owners on marketing
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain roads due to snow
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia