Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasA celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

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• ·The police department launched a new campaign to raise awareness about road safety for cyclists
• ·A tech company released a new fitness app that tracks users’ workouts and provides personalized training plans
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formation
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·The school district announced a new anti bullying program for all schools
• ·A global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations