City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time