Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·The postal service announced faster delivery times for packages across the country
• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their water intake and set hydration goals
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic.
• ·Local schools hosted career fairs to connect students with potential employers
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·Online platform launches new feature to connect freelance workers with clients