City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

(责任编辑：Craft Ideas)

• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·Researchers found that strength training helps prevent muscle loss in older adults
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams