A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.

Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a weekArt museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters

Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestionChefs from around the world gather for international cooking competitionStudy links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas

Postal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next monthDance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities

Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksA major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings

The national basketball league announced a new sponsorshipA local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity

The government announced plans to build more rural clinicsA tech startup launched a finance management app

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• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil quality
• ·A hospital hired more doctors to reduce wait times for appointments
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that drew 600+ attendees
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power