The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods

A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent musicA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community membersA software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts

A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit adviceA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaResearchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year

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• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs
• ·A city added 20 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·Airlines announced additional flights to meet the increasing travel demand
• ·A golfer won their first major tournament after a sudden-death playoff
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area