A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menuScientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes

The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for studentsA new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teensLocal artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildingsA large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings

Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA 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 supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Local residents celebrated a new community center opening with a gym library and youth club
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·Library offers free access to online language learning tools
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children