A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilates
• ·A fashion brand launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months
• ·A musician released a new single that became a top hit on streaming platforms within days of release
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams