The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issues

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on siteElementary school takes students on field trip to local farm

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designersResearch shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors

Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

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• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·A study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks