Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniorsTea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India

Police department uses body cameras to increase transparencyDance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances

Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD

Camera store offers photography workshops for beginnersLocal firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported

A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core productsThe national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days

Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicleA popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics

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• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customers
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to make learning more engaging for visitors
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect multiple types of cancer early
• ·The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a flood
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year