Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered an ancient temple in the desert, dating back over 3,000 years to a previously unknown civilization.
• ·A bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate a national holiday with floats music and marching bands