A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music criticsA construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%

A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormonesA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved productsA city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility

A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materialsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hiresInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior center
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bonding
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand