A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internetA musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts

A grocery store added a "zero-waste" aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containersA fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices

A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summerA new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science

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• ·A airline added more flights to a popular business destination
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor helping 10 million children by 2030
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·A major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hours