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 major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh croissants and pastries in its stores
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·The government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques