Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers

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• ·A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID
• ·A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans