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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• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing to provide specialized care for sick children
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new clothing line inspired by ancient civilizations
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center