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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• ·Researchers found that strength training helps prevent muscle loss in older adults
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey and bee products
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·Local schools hosted career fairs to connect students with potential employers
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring local comedians
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy system powered by wind and solar
• ·A software company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its popular productivity tool
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults