Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cottonCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline

Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank

Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college studentsA soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next yearA music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales

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• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A community center offered free language classes to help immigrants integrate
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes