A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

(责任编辑：丁香晓晓)

• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a healthcare provider
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare blood disorder using a new experimental therapy
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospital
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising