A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique colorationAn airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access

Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime preventionGlobal health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

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• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·A local theater produced a musical
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser to support a new animal shelter
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 14% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors