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 small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that is essential for pollinating certain crops
• ·A tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened with modern amenities
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience
• ·A musician released a music video that received 1 million views on YouTube in one week
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·A team of historians published a book about the country’s history