The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historianResearch finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefs

School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegarA research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health

A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novelA government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety

A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wearA hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care

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• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·Community hosts cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food
• ·A severe cyclone hit a coastal town, destroying dozens of homes and leaving many residents without power or clean water.
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year