A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trainsA fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models

A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysSkateboard 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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• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their community
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm