A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study 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 residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

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 trucks

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• ·Local businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a international film festival
• ·A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts in a dig site, including pottery and jewelry.
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·A pet store started offering pet adoption events in partnership with a local rescue organization
• ·An airline announced discounted tickets for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported