The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumni
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges.
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans
• ·A bakery began offering gluten free and vegan options for its popular pastries
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics