The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

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 museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies
• ·A tech startup raised $140 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Train service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for children under 12
• ·A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens