A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this monthCoffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novelResearch shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients

Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single chargeVolunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town

Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokesResearchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults

Local businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community membersThe national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year

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• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·A scientist published a research paper on a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival