Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in residential areas
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Newsletter includes tips for preparing homes for upcoming winter weather
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting COVID-19 variants