Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups

A bakery introduced a "gluten-free bread" that tasted similar to traditional wheat breadA coffee shop hosted a "live jazz night" that featured local musicians and drew large crowds

A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college studentsA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsA fashion store started offering "online styling consultations" for customers who prefer shopping from home

A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fictionA farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer months

A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas

A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent raceScientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge

The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizensA social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

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• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small cities
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight