A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates