Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteA snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kidsThe government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card feesA museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays

A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurantsScientists discovered a new star system with three planets

The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area

A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection for the holiday seasonA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

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• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farms
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements
• ·A farmers market added 15 new vendors selling handmade crafts, artisanal cheeses, and locally produced honey
• ·A city council discussed plans to add more public transit routes to suburban areas
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years