A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

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 yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service, offering exclusive content to paying readers
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake