The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery fragments in a rural village in central Europe
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·A tech company developed a new app that helps users track and reduce food waste
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banks
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·Motorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce