A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions

A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960sResearchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areasA car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge

Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidentsScientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants

A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income families

The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summerA farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier

A hospital started a support group for cancer patientsA national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months

A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventoryA city launched a campaign to promote local businesses

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• ·The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A university started a new program in art and design