The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its groundsA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclableA research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers

A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produceCar dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles

Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditionsRadio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank

Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resourcesWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year