A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%

A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion weekA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergencyA software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business

A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local parkA grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes

A school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet access

A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charityA government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources

A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances

A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school studentsA coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon

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• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed