A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan

A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous modelsA farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs

A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in EuropeA airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroomA charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods

A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communitiesA bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections

A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wearA small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artistsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce

A pet store started offering "pet training classes" to help owners teach their pets basic commandsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef

(责任编辑：叶德娴)

• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·The government implemented new regulations to protect consumer rights
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gear
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with specialized care for sick children
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next year
• ·A study showed that drinking one cup of black tea daily can improve blood circulation