Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

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 historian

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• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A golfer won their first major tournament after a sudden-death playoff
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1500 new employees for its AI research division
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter