The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring local comedians
• ·The government announced plans to increase funding for scientific research and innovation
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time