Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oilRadio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

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• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030