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

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the downtown area
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by local artists
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local and regional artists
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goods
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%
• ·The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries