A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends

A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new emergency gearA software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps

A community organized a "cultural exchange day" where residents shared food and traditions from 25 countriesA grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food sectionA photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook

A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for localsA musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief

A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingPlant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents

Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areasNewsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather

Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patternsThe government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Europe
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents