A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches

A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts programA tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores

A community garden hosted a "herb drying workshop" to teach residents how to preserve herbsA coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local bakerA university’s debate team won a national championship

A taxi company offered "senior discounts" for riders over 65 years oldA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs

A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons

A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizersA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

(责任编辑：随州市)

• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year