Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has a long-lasting impact on academic success
• ·A restaurant added an all-day breakfast menu, increasing morning sales by 30%
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·Local restaurants reported an increase in takeout orders due to changing consumer habits
• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation