Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens

The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarterA charity organization built a new community center

Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforestThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complexResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships

A famous singer released a new song that became a hitThe national rugby team announced a new captain

A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery

The government provided grants to eco-friendly businessesA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program for electronic waste
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locations
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to improve safety
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households