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 farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing vessel in protected marine area
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·A fire department hosted a CPR training workshop that certified 70 community members
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities