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 thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video calls
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·The national symphony orchestra performed a concert to celebrate its 50th anniversary
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic crops
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·The government invested in new technology for public schools
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily