A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happinessA small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers

A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuelA pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

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• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping season
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily