A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50000 for a nonprofit
• ·Doctors found a new treatment for chronic pain without side effects
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressure
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases