Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers

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• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A musician released a music video that received 1 million views on YouTube in one week
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is eco-friendly
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Scientists discovered that a certain type of mushroom can be used to clean up oil spills
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest
• ·A research study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.