Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming filmPower company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usualA team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War

Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday seasonA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

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• ·A local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure project
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to changes in government policy
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum
• ·A restaurant changed its menu to include more plant-based options after customer requests increased by 35%
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival