A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances

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 national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·A heavy rainstorm hit the southern region causing flooding in several small towns
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goods
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter