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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• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·Clothing brand releases limited edition line made from recycled fishing nets
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century author
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·The city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area