A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area

A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food productsA pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homes

A restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customersA school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteriaA tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint

A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians

A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college studentsA 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 beganA research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults

A café hosted a live music night featuring local musicians every Friday eveningA government agency updated its website to include more resources for small business owners