Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard 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 fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist
• ·A large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areas
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a clothing line inspired by traditional patterns from Africa
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance