A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areasTV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinatorsLifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months

Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends

Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equationsA small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract touristsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models

A pet rescue organization held a "puppy yoga" event to raise fundsA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

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• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·A medical study found that drinking plenty of water improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport