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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• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·The government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at home
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A local café introduced a new menu with vegan and vegetarian options
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function