The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s diseaseCommunity center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families

Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

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• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 140 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Theater group performs children’s play at community centers for free
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farming
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year