A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals

A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music chartsA grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containersA fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media postsA community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans, supporting 10+ creators

A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading printA local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areasA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less activeA team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure

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• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothing
• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses