A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservationThe city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while drivingScientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean

A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools

The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic taleA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas

A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programsA software company provided free technical support to its customers

A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air qualityA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

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• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·The national hockey team announced its new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top team
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·The local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays