Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teams
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers’ rights
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·A school hosted a music festival where students performed in bands and choirs