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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• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh croissants and pastries in its stores
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction