The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issues

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on siteElementary school takes students on field trip to local farm

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designersResearch shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors

Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

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• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·The national space agency planned to send a new mission to explore the moon
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Doctors recommended annual health checkups to catch potential issues early
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·A popular restaurant chain said it will expand to 50 new locations nationwide by the end of 2024
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores