A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new yearThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activityThe city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation

A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novelDoctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season

The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A new shopping mall opened with a rooftop amusement park and indoor ice skating rinkThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

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• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests