Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestationA software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customers

A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water qualityA charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospital

A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers

A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contractA city council voted to increase funding for public transportation

A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its productsA hospital implemented a new system to reduce patient wait times

A school started a garden project to teach students about growing foodA tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city

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• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in
• ·A school hosted a music festival where students performed in bands and choirs