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 hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·The national choir performed a concert at a famous venue
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume