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 approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and wildlife watching
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·A bakery introduced vegan donuts with fruit glazes, becoming its top-selling item
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt