Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over a certain amount
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes