The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online

Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environmentVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities

Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin healthCandle store hosts workshop on making homemade candlesHighway department begins road improvement project on major route

Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expertResearch shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness

Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every monthEngineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking

The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changesScientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded

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• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·A charity raised funds to provide clean water to villages in developing countries
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home