Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America

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 collarsSoftware firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardensBasketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game

Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic wasteA major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

(责任编辑：Life Essentials)

• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A major tech company recalled 2 million laptops due to a battery defect that could cause overheating and fires
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events
• ·Parliament voted to pass a revised budget bill aimed at improving public healthcare and education funding
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website