Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwideResearchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers

The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

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• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity
• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schools