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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• ·The local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare childhood disease
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trails
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament