Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year

Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood diseaseThe community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking onlineA major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year

Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesPet groomer uses organic products for pets with allergies

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

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• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster parent training program to prepare people for caring for animals
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothing
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets