The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoodsMusic festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release

City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurantsVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters

Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teensBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesTennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort

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• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets
• ·Students organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A local library started offering free computer classes for senior citizens