Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology

A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small citiesScientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste

The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleepResearchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxietyThe government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor

A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolismResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekendsWildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center

Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the cityScientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

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• ·A local school held a science fair with student projects on renewable energy and space
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advance
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets