Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology

A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small citiesScientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste

The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleepResearchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxietyThe government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor

A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolismResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekendsWildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center

Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the cityScientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

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• ·A major bookstore organized a book signing event with a best - selling author
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A music festival attracted over 50000 attendees last weekend
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting from next year.
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states