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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• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries.
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·A popular singer released a new album that topped music charts in 15 countries
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument can improve memory in older adults
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas