A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers 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 storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new hiking trail around a local lake
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·A school added a coding club that competed in a regional coding competition
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·The stock market rose 1.8% after a major pharmaceutical company announced a new drug
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 24-year career citing health reasons
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years