The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·The government planned to build 10,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·Local farmers reported a 25% increase in tomato yields due to a new organic fertilizer
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system function
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products.
• ·The national ballet company performed a new dance piece to critical acclaim