A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of waste

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardensPolice department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft

Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

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• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with local employers hiring for various positions
• ·A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea daily improves brain function and memory
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·The local museum held a children's day event with interactive activities
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 25 international premieres
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·Community hosts cultural festival with music and food
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery