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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• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·Scientists found evidence that climate change is affecting the migration patterns of birds
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·A tech company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A bakery made gluten-free bread
• ·Scientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries