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 research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for exotic pets like birds and reptiles
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line
• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational content
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu