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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• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·A software company released an update to its program to ensure compatibility with the latest operating systems
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with local artisans to create handmade accessories
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and households
• ·A study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·The city council announced plans to improve bike lanes throughout the city