Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening

A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelterA construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds

A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxietyA small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chainA city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiencesA community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menu

A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service

A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and educationA software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling

A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory loss
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 25 percent in the last quarter
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones