A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature
• ·A bookstore started donating books to local prisons
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruins
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the 100-kilometer race
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell pastries
• ·A pet store started offering puppy training classes for new dog owners
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race