A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year

Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countriesHospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care

Sports team signs star player to a five year contractWeather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areasUniversity unveils new research center for renewable energy

Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the countryStudy reveals that social media use affects sleep patterns in teenagers

Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste

Music festival draws over 50000 attendees over the weekendA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A hotel started offering early check-in for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·A local theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults