A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production of “Swan Lake” to sold-out crowds
• ·A music festival announced plans to use solar power for its stage equipment
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect food waste from homes and turn it into compost
• ·Movie studio releases teaser trailer for upcoming superhero film
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole