The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·Archaeologists uncovered a set of ancient tools believed to be 5000 years old
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·The national soccer team won its first major tournament in 25 years, defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final.
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations