A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top sellerA coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable wasteA university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workersA fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items

A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families

A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide useA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

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• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing vessel in protected marine area
• ·Motorcycle show features latest models from leading brands
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child