Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Online platform launches new feature to connect freelance workers with clients
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool