A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers

The government launched a program to help small businesses switch to renewable energyA tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores

Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industriesA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home countryWeather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend

A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidaysThe country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism

A historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young childrenA local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customersA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units

A fitness app added new features, including personalized workout plans and nutrition trackingA farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities

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• ·A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenagers
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica