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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• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees
• ·A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuries
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A famous singer released a new album that topped the charts
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use