A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaGovernment approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekendTrain company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridershipResearch finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults

Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and balletElectronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip

Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adultsTennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort

Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young childrenBakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyOpera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets

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• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·The city implemented a new traffic management system to reduce congestion downtown
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life