The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning funA local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue

A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournamentsA coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage

A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

A software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customersA local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand

Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakesA national park added new hiking trails to attract more outdoor enthusiasts

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprintFarmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop

(责任编辑：黄莺莺)

• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·Local volunteers organized a food drive to support families facing food insecurity
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 58% more efficient than current models
• ·A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.