A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityPet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans

City hosts parade to celebrate local heritage and cultureOnline retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchasesPhysicists study black holes to understand the universe

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national gamesStudy reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease

Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

Ambulance service offers free first aid training to schoolsA fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital

A library hosted a "genealogy workshop" to help residents trace their family historyA fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community

A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attentionA city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering

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• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·Farmers are switching to organic farming methods to meet consumer demand
• ·The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids