A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueA hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%

A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofitA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 unitsA study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings

A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies

A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy ownersFire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety

Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artistsCity council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animalsTrain service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers

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• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in funding valuing the company over $1 billion
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students studying healthcare
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior center
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·A new high-speed train service opened connecting two major cities in 90 minutes
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking