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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• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·A small café started hosting live music nights every Friday that increased evening sales by 45%
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·A new study showed that spending time with family improves mental health