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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• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions
• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights