A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals

A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music chartsA grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containersA fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media postsA community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans, supporting 10+ creators

A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading printA local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areasA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less activeA team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure

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• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·A bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author
• ·A local bookstore hosted a children’s storytime event that drew over 80 kids and their parents
• ·Local schools started teaching coding classes to elementary school students
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development