The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers marketA museum offered free admission on weekends for families

A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuriesA government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows

A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome

A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwrightA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·A survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging
• ·A university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years
• ·Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development