The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Theater group performs children’s play at community centers for free
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A track and field athlete won three gold medals at the regional games in sprint and long jump events
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount