A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A hospital announced plans to expand its pediatric department with 30 new beds
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more gluten-free options
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its artisanal bread, which is made using traditional methods and local ingredients.
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping options
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events