A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choices
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·A pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program