A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month

The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quicklyA luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels

Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the oceanThe community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for freeA new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development

The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming electionA popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes in the city
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·Opera company performs new production of well known classic