A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup featuring 50 artists from around the world
• ·A coffee shop used compostable cups