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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• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents for free
• ·The local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·Local farmers started using drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2350 years
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament