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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• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety
• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekend
• ·The national tennis team won an international tournament
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood