Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

(责任编辑：平谷区)

• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·Doctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage
• ·A local café hosted a trivia night on weekend evenings
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·A coffee shop started offering plant-based milk options for all its drinks
• ·A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition line
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering