A popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national actsA grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section

A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildingsA software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment schedulingA community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectlyA library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use

A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help customers recover lost itemsScientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products onlineA bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes