A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old train station into a community center
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·A bakery used social media to promote its products and saw a 50% increase in online orders
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets
• ·A tech firm announced it will open a new research lab focused on developing quantum computing
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·Students organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models