The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards

Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Community center provides free meals for children during summer breakTennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal cityStudy shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults

Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas

Opera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections

Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kidsA photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building

A hotel started offering "pet-friendly packages" that include beds, bowls, and treats for guests’ petsA musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award

A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adults

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• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of activewear for women
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobs
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions