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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• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet access in schools
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·A soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming