Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A software company released an update to its project management tool with new collaboration features
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and honey from local beekeepers
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this year