A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood

Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areasTV network announces new reality show about small business owners

Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental healthPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinatorsLifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months

Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trendsMathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations

Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentA hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar

A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venuesA construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care

A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-beingA small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5,000 followers

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• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·A restaurant was awarded a Michelin star for its exceptional cuisine and service
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year