A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents

The government started a program to help people quit smokingA popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·A pharmaceutical company released results showing its new drug reduces symptoms of arthritis by 40%
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·A famous author announced a sequel to their best-selling novel set to release next year
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends