The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A new study shows that reading improves mental well-being
• ·Local vineyards experienced a record harvest of grapes due to mild temperatures and steady rainfall
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·A study showed that drinking one cup of black tea daily can improve blood circulation
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop