City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in spaceResearchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children

A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its eventsThe city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areasA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·A study showed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for exotic pets like birds and reptiles
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters