A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety and reduce the risk of injuries.
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently