A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods

A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloadsA farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all

A hospital purchased a new 3D imaging machine to improve the accuracy of medical diagnosesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitatsA clothing store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a charity supporting homeless youth

A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not acceptedResearchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy

A bookstore offered 20% off all books during a holiday sale, attracting record numbers of customers

A farm started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, allowing customers to pre-purchase weekly produce boxesA fashion store started offering "custom fitting" services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly

A library started offering "book delivery services" to homebound seniors and people with disabilitiesA farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter

A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disastersA software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators