A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trainsA fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models

A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·The national volleyball team won a decisive victory securing their spot in the Olympic Games
• ·A library added a collection of books about mental health to support community members struggling with mental illness
• ·A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novel
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities