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 local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to improve safety
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·A city installed more public art installations in downtown areas