The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow onlineThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days
• ·A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace