A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 21% in the past year
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young children
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado
• ·A small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in parking lots and streets
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system