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 government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for exotic pets like snakes and lizards
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·A school started a garden project to teach students about growing food
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks