The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community membersA software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices

A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summerA fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the communityA library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time

A farm started offering "pick-your-own blueberry" days that attracted families from nearby citiesA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%

A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast

A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairsResearchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock

The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhoodScientists found that certain types of music can help improve focus while studying

Local restaurants reported an increase in takeout orders due to changing consumer habitsThe national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days

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• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·A small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chain
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growth
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·A new study showed that working from home improves work-life balance for 70% of employees
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels