The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper 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 hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter punishments for illegal hunting
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter