The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers marketA museum offered free admission on weekends for families

A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuriesA government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows

A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome

A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwrightA bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels

Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virusThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiencesA study revealed that eating fish regularly can improve brain health and memory

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