A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend tripStudy shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults

City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cyclingMovie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning tripsTheater group performs original play about local history at community center

Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

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• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plans
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco-friendly travel destinations
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features