Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·A local bookstore added a children’s play area to encourage families to spend more time browsing
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources