A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next year

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal citiesGolf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoods

Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniorsTea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of China

Police department implements body camera policy for all patrol officers

Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance piecesA community garden hosted a "harvest dinner" where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal

A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergiesA coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction

A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumniA taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter