A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce wasteResearchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated filmA severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuelScientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response

The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parksA famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection

Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%

The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skillsA winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days

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• ·A study showed that drinking green tea can improve skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A school district hired more teachers
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·Theater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months