A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings

A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleA pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy ownersA restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day

A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic playA tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank

A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat breadA study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers

A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contractA local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmersA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

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• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Study finds that working in teams increases creativity in workplace projects
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament