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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• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·A city updated its public transit schedule to reduce wait times during peak hours
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder affecting children
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills