The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%
• ·A historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents