A restaurant started offering "happy hour" specials on appetizers and drinks

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adultsA major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday seasonA university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology

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• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs