Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theftDance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekendsWildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center

Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutesEngineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin

The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

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• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world