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 Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution 
A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts 
  
A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban areaA national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant speciesA clothing store donated unsold items to a charity that helps homeless people 
  
A city launched a recycling program for food waste to reduce landfill usageResearchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease 
  
A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale 
A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produceA clothing brand announced a recycling program for old clothes to reduce waste 
A car accident resulted in minor injuries for the drivers involvedA study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students 
The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphereLocal businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity  |