A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years

A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accountsA community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit adviceA library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readersA farm started offering "pick-your-own" apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customersA restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishes

A 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 modelsScientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly

The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next yearA fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women

A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinicA community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery

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• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that drew over 150 attendees
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics