The city hosted an international film festival featuring independent films from around the world

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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• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
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• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading