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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• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2350 years
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and music