A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·A charity organization provided school backpacks to children in low-income families
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·The government announced a new policy to support small businesses
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools