Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia

Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehiclesCommunity hosts cultural festival with music and food

Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bankEngineers create portable water purifier for disaster zonesWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year

Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readersToy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals

Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

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• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year
• ·A medical study found that eating dark chocolate in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns