Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beachesA bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste

A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center beganA research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight managementA café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team

A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systemsA sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the city

A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plansA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts programA tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores

A community garden hosted a "herb drying workshop" to teach residents how to preserve herbsA coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker

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• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·The prime minister attended an international summit on global trade agreements
• ·A farm launched an online ordering system allowing customers to purchase fresh produce for home delivery
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·The World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 80 dogs and cats