A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teensA farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needsA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailersA community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history

A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A pet groomer opened a second location after their first shop had a 60% increase in bookings
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory loss
• ·Local schools reported a 95% attendance rate this semester, the highest in five years, due to improved health and wellness programs.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves brain function
• ·The postal service announced faster delivery times for packages across the country
• ·A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn country
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month