A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recoveryA historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage

Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next monthDoctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effectsThe country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of wasteA best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism

Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesStudy reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents

Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

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• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building
• ·The stock market closed at a new all-time high after a week of strong performance
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities