A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternativesA study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners

The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofsA wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities

A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers

A famous singer released a new song that became a hit within hours of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season

A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home deliveryThe government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products

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• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 100 new paintings inspired by nature
• ·A city installed 40 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 5000 children
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water