A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top sellerA coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable wasteA university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workersA fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items

A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families

A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide useA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

(责任编辑：吴恩琪)

• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·Candle company donates to reforestation projects
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas