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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• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·The government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areas
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·A clothing store offered free alterations for customers
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A city banned parking in certain areas to make room for bike lanes
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media