A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menuScientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes

The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for studentsA new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teensLocal artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildingsA large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings

Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks

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• ·Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·The government introduced new guidelines to ensure safer working conditions for construction workers
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes