A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years

A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottlesA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people

A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classroomsA study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levelsA small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stationsA scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve

A pet store started offering "pet wellness checks" with a licensed veterinarian once a month

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecueA restaurant added an all-day breakfast menu, increasing morning sales by 30%

A school’s theater program put on a production of "The Wizard of Oz" that sold out 5 showsA tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings

A community garden donated 120 pounds of peas to a local food bankA bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread

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• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A golfer set a new course record during a professional tournament
• ·Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown market
• ·The government increased funding for mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal products