A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones

A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtownA charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood

A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residentsA sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessibleA local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership

A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative floursA construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule

A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera

A farmers market added 10 new vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal foodsScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

(责任编辑：芭芭拉史翠姗)

• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture