The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food safety
• ·A new highway opened connecting two major cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·A coffee shop added specialty teas
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus