A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students

A library started offering "digital literacy classes" for seniors learning to use smartphonesA farm began selling "homemade salsa" made from its own tomatoes and peppers

A fire department hosted a "fire safety fair" that taught 500 children about fire preventionA software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for studentsA community organized a "charity run" that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research

A grocery store started selling "gluten-free snacks" like chips and cookiesA school added a "coding club" that competed in a regional coding competition

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram

A hotel added a "fitness center" with cardio machines and free weights for guestsFashion show features designs by students from local fashion school

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

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• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a larger selection of products
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·The federal reserve stated it will keep interest rates stable to support small business growth
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology