A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trainsA fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models

A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysSkateboard 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 tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A famous author announced a sequel to their best-selling novel set to release next year
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Ice cream shop makes small batch ice cream with flavors like lavender honey
• ·Government invests 50 million dollars in renewable energy projects statewide
• ·The city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from over 50 different cultures
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A famous poet published a new collection of works centered on themes of hope and resilience
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·A bakery won an award for its signature chocolate cake at a regional competition