City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

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• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently