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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• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh croissants and pastries in its stores
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care clinic to reduce wait times in the emergency room
• ·Lifeguards conduct water safety classes at local swimming pool
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development, finding long-term impacts
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations