A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month

The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quicklyA luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels

Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the oceanThe community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for freeA new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development

The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming electionA popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A tech company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A school district announced plans to build a new high school to accommodate growing enrollment
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets