A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tabletsA farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and familyA restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks

A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year

A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleTheater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Volunteers organized a clean-up activity to remove garbage from the local river
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety