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 bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning building
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.
• ·The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·Researchers found that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily improves blood flow
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a marathon due to extreme heat