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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• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairs
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood