A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment buildingCoffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter

Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana TrenchBookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s authorResearch shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults

Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissionsVolunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood

Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists

Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlightA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram

A hotel added a "fitness center" with cardio machines and free weights for guestsA musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA study showed that spending time with friends can improve mental health and reduce stress

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• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumni
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study