A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptomsCoffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

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 pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsA grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart

A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in classA photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years

A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guestsA musician performed at a benefit concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital

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• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees