A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtownA charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood

A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residentsA sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessibleA local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership

A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative floursA construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule

A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera

A farmers market added 10 new vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal foodsScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A famous athlete announced his retirement from professional sports
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·A school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities
• ·Scientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change
• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations