Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratiosA national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year

A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in storeA city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areasA research team discovered a new species of marine life in the ocean

A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centersA farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops

A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults

A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitnessThe government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions

A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineeringA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries

Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adultsThe transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety

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• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·A new movie received positive reviews from critics and is expected to attract large audiences
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend