Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and free coffee for guests

A musician toured small towns, performing at local venues to support independent musicA construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care, adding 30 bedsA study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness

A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followersA city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons

A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy

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• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A tech startup launched a finance management app
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A major retail store announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint