A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album

A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruitA school district announced plans to build a new high school to accommodate growing enrollment

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 companionsA musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award

A 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 students

A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospitalThe World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s historyA new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

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• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable world
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation site
• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup including many world-famous singers
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly