A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops

A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amountA government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs

A sports team won a regional championship and qualified for a national tournamentA city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokersA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language

A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetablesA museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig

A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations

A charity collected donations of clothing for people in needA hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas

A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next yearA fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

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• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce video replay reviews for controversial calls
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050