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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• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event, raising $5,000 for care costs
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A gym introduced a new fitness program designed specifically for seniors
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves