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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• ·A local museum opened a new exhibition showcasing ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·A smartphone company released new accessories
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months
• ·A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century author
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of summer dresses made with lightweight, breathable fabric
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school