Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gear
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program
• ·The government announced a tax cut for small businesses to help them recover from the economic impact of recent events.
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local farmers for home delivery
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety