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 bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The school district installed high-speed internet in all schools to support online learning
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·Police department implements body camera policy for all patrol officers
• ·A large shopping center held a grand opening event with discounts and live entertainment