A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

A community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and a potluck using garden produceA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October

A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site, offering customers fresh brews dailyA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutionsA taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awarenessA library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use

A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets

A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hoursA software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features

A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for an animal shelterA grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk

A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on theA local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand

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• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad bar
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules