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 theater hosted a comedy night
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video calls
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect chickens from a highly contagious disease
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities