The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood test
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed track on music platforms within 48 hours
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each