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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• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over a certain amount
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditions
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day