A hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for residents of the surrounding area

A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbsA research team studied the effects of screen time on children’s sleep patterns

A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berriesA government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to adopt rescue animalsA sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities

A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoodsA software company released a new version of its project management tool with added features

A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit

A museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeologyAn automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability

Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mallA popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists

The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championshipA pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes

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• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month