A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie

City announces plan to convert old factory into community art spaceStudy shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults

Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissionsArt museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artistsHospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations

Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming seasonWeather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening

University scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsPhysicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championshipStudy reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsAmbulance service offers free CPR training to community members

(责任编辑：赵成勋)

• ·A software company introduced a new project management tool that integrates with popular productivity apps
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields