A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behaviorSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony

Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adultsA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

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• ·A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrights
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic
• ·A school introduced a program to teach students about financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft