A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersScientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

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• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works
• ·A local newspaper printed a local history section
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenagers
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.