The transportation ministry announced plans to expand public transit options, including adding more bus routes and subway stations.

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activitiesA new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance

The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fitA library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwaterA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

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• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop teaching residents prevention and response
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners
• ·A study found that swimming for 45 minutes three times a week can improve heart health by 22%
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood