A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelterA government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables

A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its historyA city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildingsA smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life

A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farmingA museum displayed ancient artifacts from a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago

A airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices

A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairsA small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract touristsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models

A pet rescue organization held a "puppy yoga" event to raise fundsA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home