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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• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes in the city
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·Yoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s book
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus