City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

A coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable wasteA university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first timeA taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workers

A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new itemsA library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families

A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use

A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plansA new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution

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• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and bacon
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade