A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessonsA scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel

A pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birdsA restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the worldA photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine

A 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