A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsStudy reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsSheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

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• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public parks with new playground equipment and picnic areas
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony
• ·Toy company releases new range of educational games for kids
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster relief
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities
• ·A local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65