A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teensA farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needsA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailersA community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history

A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

(责任编辑：王磊)

• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·Postal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·Scientists observed a rare eclipse of a distant star by a planet
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·Scientists observed that a bird species is changing its diet due to climate change
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests