A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills

A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprintA community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center

A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction

A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shopA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing developmentA research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults

A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honeyA government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety

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• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A local hospital reported a significant increase in patients seeking treatment for respiratory illnesses due to poor air quality.
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps children cope with trauma
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital