Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zooFashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsSurvey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities

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• ·City announces plan to convert old factory into community art space
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students who need extra help
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several highways due to heavy snow
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player