The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods

A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent musicA grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community membersA software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts

A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit adviceA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaResearchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year