The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and affordable housing

Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutionsResearch indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets like snakes and lizardsPark rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants

Astronomers share new images of Jupiter’s moons captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new state record for fastest average time

Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent

Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruitA new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world

The city council discussed plans to improve public transportation servicesA charity organization organized a fundraiser gala with celebrity guests

The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online coursesA new fitness trend gained popularity among young people

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• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups