The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens

Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime gameLocal schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment

The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaimA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030

The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parksA tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities

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• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·The government launched a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·Local schools organized a sports day for students and parents
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects