A local school won a national award for its environmental education program

A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local marketsA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsA community organized a charity run that raised $15000 for a local children’s hospitalA grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food sceneA hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for residents of the surrounding area

A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations

A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeksResearchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood

The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday seasonA luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient

Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesityThe local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark

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• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 75 minutes
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·A popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime