City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practicesA fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing lineA library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use

A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one monthA bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season

A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films

Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenchesThe government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families

Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativityA major tech company released a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features