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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• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against the world champions
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 beds
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforests of South America
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player