Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife

A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts programA tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores

A community garden hosted a "herb drying workshop" to teach residents how to preserve herbsA coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local bakerA university’s debate team won a national championship

A taxi company offered "senior discounts" for riders over 65 years oldA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs

A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons

A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizersA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

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• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve self-esteem and confidence in teenagers
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museum
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·A new design museum opened with exhibits on modern architecture
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years