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 new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help shy animals find homes
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn new languages in 10 minutes a day
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices
• ·Local schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness