Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucksA local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning

Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zoneThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials

A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgeryCity council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling

Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning tripsTheater group performs original play about local history at community center

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• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year