A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month

The police department launched a new app for citizens to report crimes quicklyA luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels

Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the oceanThe community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for freeA new study showed that air pollution has a negative impact on children's lung development

The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming electionA popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western districtScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·The government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates
• ·Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adults
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet