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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• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front approaching the northern region
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner, lighter, and has a longer battery life
• ·A charity started a meal delivery program for elderly residents who are homebound
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A city planted 1,000 new trees along major streets to improve air quality and provide shade
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic crops