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

(责任编辑：Green Living)

• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex