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

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• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·Local schools reported a 95% attendance rate this semester, the highest in five years, due to improved health and wellness programs.
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.