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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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·A university organized a conference on artificial intelligence and its impact on society
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of heart disease in nearby residents
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 65000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts