A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new park in a residential area
• ·A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hours
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·A scientist published a research paper on a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season