A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueA hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%

A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofitA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 unitsA study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings

A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies

A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy ownersFire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety

Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artistsCity council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animalsTrain service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers

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• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·The national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical music
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
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• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kids
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients