Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its video streaming service
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula