A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issuesA historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shoppingDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America

Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homesNewspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on site

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• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·The city council announced plans to improve bike lanes throughout the city
• ·A museum hosted a concert featuring traditional music from a different culture
• ·A fashion designer created a line of adaptive clothing for people with disabilities that combines style and functionality
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award