A school district added after-school programs

Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s storms
• ·Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health
• ·A farm started selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a online ordering system
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms