A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movie
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·A study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and memory
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·A popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issues