Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average time
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·A research study found that listening to music can reduce pain
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes