Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologiesA wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

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• ·Retailers launched a new loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to customers
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·Coast guard conducts training exercises in preparation for hurricane season
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey and bee products
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends