The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issues

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on siteElementary school takes students on field trip to local farm

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designersResearch shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors

Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

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• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Ambulance service trains local residents in CPR and first aid
• ·A large energy company invested $3 billion in solar power projects across the country
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience