A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·A airline added new in flight snacks and beverages
• ·A school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester