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 music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·A famous musician performed at a charity concert to raise funds
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera