Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas

A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household itemsResearchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvestsScientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks

A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next yearAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s

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• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft
• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals
• ·The government launched a program to encourage renewable energy use
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases