Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming filmPower company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotelsTheater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city park

Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usualA team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War

Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday seasonA new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines

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• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A bakery started creating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert
• ·A hotel chain started offering eco-friendly packages for environmentally conscious travelers
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn country
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals reduces inflammation in the body
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team