A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery

The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemicA new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures

Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the riverA popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin starThe city council announced plans to improve public parks

Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energyA charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries

The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year

A historical castle was opened to the public after restoration workLocal newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

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• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adults
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season