A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer
• ·A pharmaceutical company released results showing its new drug reduces symptoms of arthritis by 40%
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste