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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• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·A grocery store chain started selling pre-made healthy meal kits for busy families
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons