Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds

A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highwayA research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetablesA sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history

A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings

A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery lifeA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

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• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for an animal shelter
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·Scientists developed a way to convert plastic waste into fuel addressing global pollution
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertainty
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics