The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours

A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend saleA city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year

A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youthA hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issuesA school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgroundsA national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists

A bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains

A construction project to renovate an old train station into a community center beganSheriff’s department uses drones to monitor wildfires

Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expertResearch finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs