A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A city council discussed plans to add more public transit routes to suburban areas
• ·A software company provided free training to small businesses on how to use its products
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications