A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·Local farmers started using drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession