A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide

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 historianResearch finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults

Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackersMarine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefs

School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegarA research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health

A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novelA government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety

A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wearA hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care

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• ·A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural Africa
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·A new park was opened to provide more green space for residents
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·The local fire department held a fire safety training session for residents
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week