Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakes

A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekendA bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members

A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their productsA school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next year

A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazineA hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights

A musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming charts

A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmersResearch shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 poundsVolunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires

Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folkloreChemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours

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• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Scientists captured footage of a rare deep-sea creature never seen before
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home