Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·A bakery used social media to promote its products and saw a 50% increase in online orders
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·The local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200