A luxury hotel chain decided to replace all single-use plastic bottles with glass containers

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores