Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards

The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school

A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects betterThe government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals

A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oilThe government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas

A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kidsA community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries

Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations

(责任编辑：Coding Basics)

• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip