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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• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce flooding
• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats
• ·A software company updated its program with user-requested features
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance