Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsElectronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera

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 film

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• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·The national volleyball team won a key match securing their place in the world cup
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices
• ·A bakery used local ingredients to make its bread and pastries
• ·The national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour