The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods

A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent musicA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community membersA software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts

A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit adviceA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaResearchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year

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• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schools
• ·A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays