A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste

The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practicesA new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats

Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populationsLocal police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technologyA popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhoodScientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties

A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterAn airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer

A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult authorA farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market

A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gearA gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September

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• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·Local schools updated their curriculum to include more practical skills
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics