A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teensA farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needsA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailersA community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history

A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adults
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·The stock market experienced fluctuations due to uncertainty about economic policies
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A city launched a recycling education program to teach residents how to sort waste correctly