A coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesA city opened a new homeless shelter that can accommodate 200 people providing food and medical care

A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city centerA survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays

A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every schoolA community organized a food drive to collect donations for low-income families during the holiday season

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• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·A musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s book
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at a dig site
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A software company provided free technical support
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony