Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniorsCar manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single chargeVolunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local business storiesChemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months

Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingA local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront

The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countriesResearchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance

A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language filmsLocal police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals

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• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil health
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500,000 people in drought-stricken areas.
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A medical journal published a study linking adequate sleep to a stronger immune system
• ·A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reform
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens