A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic petsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principlesNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce

Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s ringsCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive languageAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

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• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·Doctors recommended regular health check-ups to prevent serious diseases
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A social media platform removed fake accounts to improve user experience
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital