The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

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

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·A hotel renovated its
• ·A software company updated its program to include new features requested by users
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·A tech company acquired a smaller startup to expand its product line