A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanentlyA local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoodsA hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lighting

A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent musicA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members

A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accountsVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growthA renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers

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• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds for first-class mail, with most items arriving within two days.
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer risk
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology