A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for petsCity holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behaviorSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals

Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsPolice department launches campaign against distracted driving

Opera house stages new production of "La Traviata" with modern costumesResearch indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers

Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kidsPark rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

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• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·A popular restaurant chain introduced a new plant based menu line to meet customer demand
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A local theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips