The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight management
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Pet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for allergies with fewer side effects
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 600000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·Police seized $75000 worth of counterfeit electronics in a raid on a downtown market
• ·The national archive released hundreds of previously classified documents about a historical event
• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·The government planned to build more affordable housing units
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes