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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• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·A software company provided free training to small businesses on how to use its products
• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods