Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year

Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood diseaseThe community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking onlineA major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year

Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesPet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

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• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.
• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor food festival over the weekend
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes
• ·Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·A school district added after-school programs
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster