A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsA major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions

A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next yearThe city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center

Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news