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 survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its artisanal bread, which is made using traditional methods and local ingredients.
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients seeking mental health support
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend