A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservationThe city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while drivingScientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean

A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools

The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic taleA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas

A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programsA software company provided free technical support to its customers

A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air qualityA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

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• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·Motorcycle show features latest models from leading brands
• ·A pet store started offering pet grooming packages that include baths, haircuts, and nail trims
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries, calling for increased donations.
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities