The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issues

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on siteElementary school takes students on field trip to local farm

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designersResearch shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors

Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

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• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community