A restaurant started offering "happy hour" specials on appetizers and drinks

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

(责任编辑：邱颖欣)

• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·The government announced plans to invest in improving public schools
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadium
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local university
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·A sports team signed a star player
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health reasons