A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic supportA tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast

A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beachesA bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce wasteA construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began

A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight managementA café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team

A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems

A sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the cityA coffee shop hosted a "live jazz night" that featured local musicians and drew large crowds

A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college studentsA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions

A fashion store started offering "online styling consultations" for customers who prefer shopping from homeA library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fiction