The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.

A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system functionThe city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists

Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal propertiesThe government announced plans to invest in improving public schoolsA tech company donated software to local non profit organizations

Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehensionThe police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members

A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks

Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illnessA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

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• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·Podcast interviews famous scientist about new discoveries
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season
• ·Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in career
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·A study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health scores by 20%