A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire
• ·A high school football team won the state championship after a last-minute touchdown
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area, addressing the shortage of medical facilities.