The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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• ·Tea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of China
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·City officials announced plans to build a new park in the downtown area, featuring walking trails and a community garden.
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areas
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance