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

A national park closed a popular trail temporarily to repair damage from heavy rainsA research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness

A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plasticA city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next yearA pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animals

An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summerA bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author

A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market

A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gearThe city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily

A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials

The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhoodResearchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults

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• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A coffee shop began offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable cup waste
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety