A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official websiteA hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an awardA grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customersA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsA community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilitiesThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

(责任编辑：Story Highlights)

• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locations
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·A farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 30 countries next year
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglaries
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods