A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 38% in tech firms
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel
• ·The national park service planned to improve visitor facilities in the park
• ·Doctors performed the country’s first successful face transplant on a patient injured in a severe accident
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events