Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A farm began selling homemade salsa made from its own tomatoes and peppers
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet helps reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu