Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids

A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food sectionA photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook

A hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skylineA musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skillsA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally

A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s diseaseA city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs

A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable deviceA pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs

A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decorA university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years

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• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt for recent graduates
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·The national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute match
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·Marine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 25% in city centers