Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·The government introduced new guidelines for safe outdoor gatherings
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·A study found that students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher graduation rates and better social skills.
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment