The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s diseaseCommunity center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families

Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

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• ·A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrights
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locations
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations