Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customersA school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria

A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprintA community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center

A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system

A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housingA university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster

A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap booksA city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

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• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A scientist received a grant to continue their research on a cure for a rare disease
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women