A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiologyA bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists

A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streamsA clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support

A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournamentsA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuelA pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

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