The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new sports center
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·A music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic