Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photoA bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch

A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfortA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six monthsA pet groomer added a teeth-cleaning service for dogs that became popular among local pet owners

A high school football coach was named "Coach of the Year" after leading the team to an undefeated seasonA tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs

A coffee shop partnered with a local bookstore to host monthly author readings and coffee tastingsA study found nuts reduce cholesterol

A sports team won a state championshipA local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity

A bakery made gluten-free breadA construction company renovated an old theater

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• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035