A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances

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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• ·Motorcycle show features latest models from leading brands
• ·A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours
• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The government announced a new policy to support small businesses
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that can last longer than traditional ones
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of author talks for book lovers