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 community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A leading streaming platform released an original series about a team of climate scientists
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to global political tensions