A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or moreA fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly

A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teensA farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needsA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailersA community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history

A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes

A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutiqueHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

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• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contest
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A construction company began work on a new shopping center in the suburbs
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens