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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• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpoints
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A tech company acquired a smaller startup to expand its product line
• ·Local schools implemented new safety measures to protect students and staff
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills