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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• ·The military conducted rescue operations in areas affected by a hurricane
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top team
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists