Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·Plant store offers tips for succulent care
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·Police department partners with community groups to reduce crime rates
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration