City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby starRunning club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarGovernment invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

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• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·Animal rescue group transports injured wildlife to rehabilitation center
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·Local businesses reported a 26% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A local business association organized a workshop for small business owners on marketing
• ·Local schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage