The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventThe central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung diseaseA community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area

A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue

A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbsLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

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• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·Coast guard rescues fishermen from capsized boat in Atlantic Ocean
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its offshore platforms