A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album

A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruitA school district announced plans to build a new high school to accommodate growing enrollment

A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official websiteA hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companionsA musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award

A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customersA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students

A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospitalThe World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s historyA new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

(责任编辑：双鸭山市)

• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist