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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• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The local theater company announced it will perform a modern adaptation of a Shakespeare play
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·A team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes