A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kidsThe government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies

A museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morningResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholesA tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses

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• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A local business association organized a networking event
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools