A new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city center

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather 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 linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grainsScientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago

Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring

Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in careerA study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress

A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoodsA city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers

A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schoolsA new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society

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• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·The government announced plans to repair and renovate old public schools in rural areas
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·A pet store started offering monthly wellness checks for dogs and cats at a discounted rate
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areas
• ·A research study showed that reading books reduces stress levels
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule