A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average time
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A new history museum opened in the city featuring exhibits on local cultural heritage
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden