The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft