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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• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·A renowned author released a new novel that explores the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights