Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·A city launched a “no litter” campaign, distributing trash bags and installing more waste bins
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.
• ·A hockey team announced a new coach to replace the outgoing coach who led the team for 10 years
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrate
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport