A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanentlyA local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoodsA hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lighting

A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent musicA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members

A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accountsVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growthA renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers

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• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses
• ·A fashion store launched a swap and save program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skills
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farming
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality