A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banksA tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team

A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trailsA bakery began offering gluten free and vegan options for its popular pastriesA construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started

A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in studentsA café started serving breakfast burritos made with organic eggs and local salsa

A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence

A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artistA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks
• ·Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendors
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection
• ·A professional cyclist won the Tour de France for the first time in their career
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas