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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• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free bread that tasted similar to traditional wheat bread
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A global public health summit concluded with a plan to improve vaccine access in developing countries
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·A study found that regular meditation can improve focus and reduce symptoms of ADHD in adults
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters