Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high schoolA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and MandarinScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow seasonA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal products

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication

A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospitalThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition

Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail

(责任编辑：宝坻区)

• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks
• ·Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A museum offered guided tours in Spanish, French, and Mandarin to accommodate international visitors
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·A local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller