The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex

Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starchPolice department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones

Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern operaResearch indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlersToy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids

Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration seasonPharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community halls

Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection

Study finds that remote work increases job satisfaction for 80 percent of employeesResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresVolunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreChemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

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• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadline
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Google introduced a new language model capable of translating 100+ languages with near-human accuracy
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season