The city announced plans to repair 25 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods

Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state linesStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults

Furniture store sells modular sofas made from recycled polyester fabricLibrary offers free access to online language learning platform for cardholdersSkateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contest

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system functionJuice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices

Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services

Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the areaA museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million

A city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from 50 different culturesA popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season after high ratings in its fourth season

A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languagesA new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design

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• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movie
• ·An airline added a new direct flight route connecting a mid-sized city to a popular vacation destination
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents
• ·Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain
• ·A library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent drunk driving
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller