A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news stories
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center to help patients recover from injuries
• ·The national ballet company performed a new dance piece to critical acclaim
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors