A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsA major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions

A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next yearThe city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center

Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·The local police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in high-risk neighborhoods through community policing.
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste