Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobsA university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science

A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novelsA city council discussed plans to build a new community centerA fashion brand launched a campaign to promote body positivity

A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnessesA school district provided training for teachers on online teaching methods

A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology

A national park started a program to remove invasive plant speciesA popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle

Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virusThe community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities

A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in classThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments