A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults

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 hospital

A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmersA 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 stationsA construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks

A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety

A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 listenersResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea can improve skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A new study indicated that remote work options have led to higher job satisfaction among employees