The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·Major hotel chain commits to eliminating single use plastics in all locations by 2026
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered wildlife habitats from industrial development