The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·Astronomers share new images of Jupiter’s moons captured by space telescope
• ·A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events
• ·Study reveals that certain spices have anti inflammatory properties
• ·Tech startup unveils portable solar charger that works in low-light conditions
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·The national archive released hundreds of previously classified documents about a historical event
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth