A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad bar
• ·A major bookstore planned to host author signings and book readings every weekend
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 22%
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life