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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• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The city introduced a new program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A bakery won a prize for its bread at a international food festival
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays to attract families
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·The police department introduced a new app to help citizens report non emergency issues
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A gym added a new yoga studio and hired two new instructors
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers