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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• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building
• ·Bus company adds wheelchair accessible vehicles to all routes
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation to add more bus routes
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean