City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

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• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new earthquake-resistant building material in a simulated disaster scenario