A city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks

A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait timesA study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain

The government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groupsA new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travelA severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run

Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech

A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platformsA new video game was released and quickly became a top seller

The local government invested in improving public parks and green spacesA tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars

Farmers faced challenges due to unexpected changes in weather patternsThe national symphony orchestra performed a concert to celebrate its 50th anniversary

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• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automatically
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a healthcare provider
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models