A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

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• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its rooms
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·City officials announced plans to build a new park in the downtown area, featuring walking trails and a community garden.
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function