A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesThe World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

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• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary
• ·A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defect
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containers
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster program to help animals find temporary homes
• ·An international aid organization delivered 14000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict