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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• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000
• ·Researchers found that early education has a positive impact on children's future
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming
• ·A new restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ opened to long waiting lists