The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units

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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• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·A severe drought in agricultural regions has led to crop failures, threatening food supplies and raising food prices.
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at work
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south