A photographer hosted a "family photo day" that offered affordable sessions for 50 families

A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurantsA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleA hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities

A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its groundsA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable

A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s diseasePet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state competition