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 major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding season
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productions
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in five years
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in children
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic water-sharing agreement after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges.