Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year

Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood diseaseThe community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking onlineA major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year

Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesPet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

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• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event, finding homes for over 50 dogs and cats.
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan options for all of its popular pastries
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communities
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood