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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• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·Doctors recommended annual health checkups to catch potential issues early
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issue
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·Volunteers organized a community food drive to help families in need during the holiday season
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products