A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city with 1200 bikes available at 60 stations
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next year
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community garden
• ·The stock market rebounded after a day of volatility caused by economic news
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween