Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·Researchers found that eating a balanced breakfast helps students stay focused during class
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthma
• ·The city hosted an international film festival featuring independent films from around the world
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·The city held a street festival with live music, food stalls, and craft vendors
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new airport terminal