A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu
Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
A software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students
A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery
A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region
A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectiveness
The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home 
A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals, offering shelter, food, and job t 
