A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species