Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

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 local theater announced it will show classic movies every weekend during the winter
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoods
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transit
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·A major airline added new entertainment options on its flights
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·A new study revealed that regular exercise can help improve bone density in older adults
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinations