The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for medical research
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit