A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanentlyA local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoodsA hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lighting

A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent musicA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members

A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accountsVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growthA renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers

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• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·The railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend