A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skillsA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationallyA city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "pet training classes" for dogs and cats

A 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 restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competitionA tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores

A community garden hosted a "herb workshop" teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemaryA bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor