A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A new park was opened to provide more green space for residents
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family