A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A city museum hosted a special exhibition on ancient civilizations
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A farm launched an online ordering system allowing customers to purchase fresh produce for home delivery
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health
• ·A government agency updated its website to include more resources for small business owners
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly produce boxes
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults