Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shadeA scientist published a research paper on a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease

A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beansA university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home gamesA bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events

A community group organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in residential areasA tech company hired 50 new employees to expand its customer support team

A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market

A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all showsLocal schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%

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• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glass
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·Cycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use