A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top sellerA coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable wasteA university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workersA fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items

A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families

A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide useA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

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• ·A new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city center
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·A research team discovered a new species of marine life in the ocean
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community
• ·The government announced a new $510 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms