A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Movie studio releases teaser trailer for upcoming superhero film
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter