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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• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products
• ·A famous singer announced a tour to promote their new album with shows in 30 cities
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·A clothing store had a summer sale
• ·A city launched a recycling education program to teach residents how to sort waste correctly
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·The government invested in new technology for public schools
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river, with volunteers collecting over 5 tons of trash.