A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decadeA hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day

The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveriesVolunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project

A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

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• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in person
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor