The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

A software company released an app update that added dark mode and faster loading timesA grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens

A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtownA hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linensA musician performed a free concert in the park that drew 600+ attendees

A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classroomsA study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function

A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a self-serve dog wash station

A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stationsThe postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skillsResearchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person

A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school

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• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus