Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniorsCar manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single chargeVolunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local business storiesChemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months

Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingA local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront

The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countriesResearchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance

A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language filmsLocal police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals

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• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·The government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·A study found that swimming for 45 minutes three times a week can improve heart health by 22%
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same state