Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projects

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the worldA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

A taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its appA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kidsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills

A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationallyA city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "pet training classes" for dogs and cats

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• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is cheaper than gasoline
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four years
• ·A technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds, with most packages now arriving within 2 days.
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.