A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website

A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivityThe city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medicationsThe government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitalsA popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season

Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adultsThe police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush

A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer riskThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

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• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regions
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare childhood disease
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·Doctors warned about the increased risk of flu during winter months
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run