A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtownA charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood

A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residentsA sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessibleA local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership

A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative floursA construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule

A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera

A farmers market added 10 new vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal foodsScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star
• ·Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and cats
• ·A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A study showed that online courses can help adult learners earn degrees 20% faster
• ·A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that plays a role in preventing certain types of cancer
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items