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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• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·A government agency updated its website to include more resources for small business owners
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·A hotel started offering early check-in for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best-selling author, drawing over 300 attendees
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteries
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative menu