A community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureAstronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills

Bakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsA museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops

A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theaterA cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions

A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatusA city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world

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• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·A library added a new section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring