A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances

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 severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.
• ·A local farm began selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market becoming a top seller
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·A famous singer released a new album that topped the charts
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners