A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.

A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfactionA community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season

A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchasesA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate changeA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver

A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry

A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

A clothing store started selling its products online through a new websiteA city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion

A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal diseaseA bookstore hosted a book fair featuring local authors

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• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft case
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder