A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservationThe city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while drivingScientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean

A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools

The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic taleA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas

A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programsA software company provided free technical support to its customers

A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air qualityA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

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• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on various topics
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events