The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers marketA museum offered free admission on weekends for families

A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuriesA government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows

A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome

A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwrightA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next month
• ·A airline offered discounts for passengers who book flights during off peak times
• ·The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes