A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinnersA study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body

The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers

The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekendsA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

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• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school starts
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closure
• ·Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policing
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days