Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A charity organization provided 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation