The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and free coffee for guests

A musician toured small towns, performing at local venues to support independent musicA construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care, adding 30 bedsA study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness

A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followersA city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons

A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birdsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy

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• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults