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 charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced courses
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of digital cameras due to a faulty lens that could break