A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·The city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be warmer than usual
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools