A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families

A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendeesA sports equipment brand launched a line of sustainable products made from recycled plastic bottles

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyes

A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two unitsA podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand

A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competitionThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

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• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 24-year career citing health reasons
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A hospital started a program to provide mental health services to veterans
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news