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 tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star