Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·Study reveals that family vacations strengthen parent child relationships
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units
• ·A grocery store started offering organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour starting in the fall
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.
• ·Travel magazine lists top 10 hidden gem destinations for travelers
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline