A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

(责任编辑：Art Features)

• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced commuting-related carbon emissions
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for special occasions with personalized edible decorations