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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• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts in a dig site, including pottery and jewelry.
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament