The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsA hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of AustraliaThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990sFirefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours

(责任编辑：金钟国)

• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with specialized care for sick children
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage