Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·The stock market rebounded after a week of losses following positive job growth data
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A school district bought new tablets for all students to support remote learning when needed