Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

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 local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·Weather conditions led to an increase in wildfire risks in the western region
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas with limited healthcare access
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced courses
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·Scientists discovered a new source of renewable energy in the desert
• ·The UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students