Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency

A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading timesA grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables

A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildingsA hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottlesA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people

A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classroomsA study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels

A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stationsA hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for residents of the surrounding area

A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stationsA construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks

A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxietyA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

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• ·Local schools hosted career fairs to connect students with potential employers
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and cookies
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·The national ballet company performed a new dance piece to critical acclaim
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house