A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kidsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social mediaA hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests

A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersA library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free

A farm started offering guided tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practicesA taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions

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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·A global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·A community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease