A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving featuresVolunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefsSwimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay

Study reveals that family camping trips increase children’s appreciation for nature

Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding seasonLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesA professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team

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• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend