The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college studentsChocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stationsTV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriterResearch shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults

Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardensLifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool

Digital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country

Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decadesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients