The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features
• ·A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from the film industry
• ·The national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for public use
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean