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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• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger relief
• ·A new hotel opened in the mountains offering scenic views
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·Archaeologists found ancient ruins that date back over 2000 years in a small village
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·The city council approved funds to repair potholes on major roads across the downtown area
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores