A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internetA musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts

A grocery store added a "zero-waste" aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containersA fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices

A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summerA new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science