Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960sResearchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areasA car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge

Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidentsScientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants

A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income families

The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summerA farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier

A hospital started a support group for cancer patientsA national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months

A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventoryA city launched a campaign to promote local businesses

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• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing to provide specialized care for sick children
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research
• ·A new high-speed train service connecting two cities started today
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·Researchers found regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower heart disease risk by 20%
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·The city implemented a new program to reduce litter in public spaces
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·A car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three people