Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormonesA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products

A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibilityA scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materialsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktailsA school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires

A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin

A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during HalloweenMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhoodVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend

Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridershipResearch finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults

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• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·A photographer’s work was featured in a national art magazine
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A severe earthquake hit a coastal town causing significant building damage and several injuries
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free