A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinnersA study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body

The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers

The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekendsA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

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• ·A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beans
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The city hosted an international film festival featuring independent films from around the world
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A tech company donated money to a local school for science equipment
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old
• ·A farm launched an online ordering system allowing customers to purchase fresh produce for home delivery
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings