A hospital started a pediatric care program

Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percentIce cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits

Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday seasonTheater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sports

Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and petsStudy reveals that family dinners improve communication

Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patientsFire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes

Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animalsResearch finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids

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• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quickly
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban area
• ·Scientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests
• ·A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats