A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next year

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal citiesGolf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoods

Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniorsTea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of China

Police department implements body camera policy for all patrol officers

Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance piecesA community garden hosted a "harvest dinner" where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal

A bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergiesA coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction

A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumniA taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%

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• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·The government released a new report showing that air quality in major cities has improved by 25% over the past five years.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthy
• ·A regional summit on refugee rights concluded with a pledge to provide more humanitarian aid
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults