Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·A museum displayed a collection of rare historical documents never shown to the public before
• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·Digital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novels
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program