The local government banned single - use plastics in public places

Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adultsBakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour

Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areasOpera house stages production of classic opera with digital projectionsResearch indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids

Toy company creates educational toys that teach coding basics to toddlersPark rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife

Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients

Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collectionA community organized a "park cleanup day" that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space

A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidaysA university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide

A taxi company partnered with a food delivery service to offer rides alongside meal drop-offsA fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital

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