Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening

A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelterA construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds

A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxietyA small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chainA city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiencesA community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menu

A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service

A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and educationA software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling

A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs

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• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable business
• ·Researchers found that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily improves blood flow
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owls
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities