A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment buildingCoffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter

Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana TrenchBookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s authorResearch shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults

Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissionsVolunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood

Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists

Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlightA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram

A hotel added a "fitness center" with cardio machines and free weights for guestsA musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA study showed that spending time with friends can improve mental health and reduce stress

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• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of heart disease in nearby residents
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can improve immune system function by increasing the production of white blood cells.
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and affordable housing
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·A bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults