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 farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13.5 minutes
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Doctors warned about the increased risk of flu during winter months
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs
• ·A television show received high ratings for its season finale