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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• ·A major bookstore chain announced plans to open more locations in small towns
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·A government program provided small businesses with grants to upgrade their online stores
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel
• ·Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival