Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rainA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about upcoming government policiesA charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments

Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patientsThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

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• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community garden
• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings to give users more control over their data
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers