A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top sellerA coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable wasteA university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workersA fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items

A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families

A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide useA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

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• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s
• ·A wildlife conservation group started a campaign to protect endangered sea turtles
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic water-sharing agreement after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect chickens from a highly contagious disease
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve self-esteem and confidence in teenagers
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and qualified for a national tournament
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients with allergies this season