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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• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·The stock market rebounded after a week of losses following positive job growth data
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 20 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kids
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year