Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniorsCar manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single chargeVolunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local business storiesChemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months

Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingA local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront

The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countriesResearchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance

A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language filmsLocal police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals

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• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2350 years
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution