A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsA major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions

A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next yearThe city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center

Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standards
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·The national postal service announced it would be increasing delivery fees to cover rising operational costs.
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·Movie studio announces release date for live action adaptation of popular animated film
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years