The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos

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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• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·The city council voted to fund a new public art project in the main square
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills
• ·Scientists discover well preserved dinosaur footprint in desert region dating back 120 million years
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·A major airline introduced a new loyalty program offering more rewards for frequent flyers
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas