The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region