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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• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 80 dogs and cats
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·A jewelry designer started selling their handmade pieces online and now ships to 25 countries
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charities
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·Major airline adds three new routes to European destinations