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 musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $15000 for disaster relief efforts
• ·Motorcycle show features latest models from leading brands
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthy
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays to attract families
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new hospital