A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture

• Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• A school started a robotics club that competed in a state tournament and placed second
• A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds