A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental scienceA severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support lifeThe city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation

A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxiety
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The government announced plans to build more mental health clinics in rural areas
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a satellite to study climate change patterns
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·A local library opened a new digital section, offering free access to e-books, audiobooks, and online databases.