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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• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean region
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care clinic to reduce wait times in the emergency room
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced courses
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness