Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·Study reveals that social media use affects sleep patterns in teenagers
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced it would be adding more plant-based menu options to meet growing consumer demand.
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil health
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·A study showed that spending time in nature can reduce symptoms of depression by 35% in adults
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·The government announced plans to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments