A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests

A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest region

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitatsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 yearsA charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India

Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicalsThe city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying

A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online ordersResearchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhoodScientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults

Local restaurants started offering outdoor dining options to accommodate more customersThe national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding

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• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defect
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean water to 100000 people
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area