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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• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for children under 12
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation
• ·A famous athlete announced they will donate a portion of their salary to support youth sports programs
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services