A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·The national rugby team won a regional tournament after a thrilling final match
• ·A local high school’s soccer team won the state championship after a 3-0 victory in the final
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents