A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

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 behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

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• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins dating back to the Roman Empire in a small British village
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that generates more energy
• ·The local museum held a special event for kids featuring hands-on science experiments
• ·A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces