The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focusing on young adult fiction
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertainty
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Students participated in a competition to design sustainable products
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy