Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·A volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games after winning the continental qualifier
• ·Software firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service, offering exclusive content to paying readers
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materials
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homes
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance