A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier

Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behaviorThe city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains

Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart diseaseA popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line made from recycled materialsThe national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season

A local business association organized a networking event for small business ownersThe government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more

A tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage

Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usualA social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts

An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decadeA heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents

A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classesThe government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage

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• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditions
• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museum
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas