A government program helped small businesses expand

A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studyingThe government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysA local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milkResearchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutesA new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing

A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school

A city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garagesPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

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• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibility
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·Two neighboring nations signed a historic peace deal after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents