A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum

A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each monthA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipmentA government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000

A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning funA local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue

A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs

A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildingsA scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample

A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy ownersA restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day

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• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more gluten-free options
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program