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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• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A local theater showed a foreign film series to introduce audiences to international cinema
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.