Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia

Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehiclesCommunity hosts cultural festival with music and food

Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bankEngineers create portable water purifier for disaster zonesWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year

Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readersToy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals

Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

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• ·A government agency updated its regulations to protect the environment
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 21 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A local theater performed a children’s play
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A musician released a cover song that went viral on social media with 2 million views
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praise
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research in the field of renewable energy