A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast