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 restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·A school district started a after-school program that offers tutoring and extracurricular activities
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists
• ·A small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks
• ·Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service, offering exclusive content to paying readers