A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings

Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skillsJuice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items

Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 petsNewspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industryAstronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet

Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer researchStudy finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children

Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry

Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients fasterA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist

A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pieEngineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals

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• ·Scientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $500 million in research and development to create new AI technologies.
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a state competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·Researchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 6 million people in rural areas