Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergenciesA software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data

A community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritageA grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers

A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them

A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserveA taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishesA city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting

A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current modelsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 monthly listeners

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• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A museum hosted a concert featuring traditional music from a different culture
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world