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

A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical eventA study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planesScientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterWeather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country

A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptilesThe stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplaceScientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky

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• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·A new animal rescue center opened to care for injured wildlife in the countryside
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security vulnerabilities