A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers

A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levelsA small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stationsA scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserveA pet store started offering "pet wellness checks" with a licensed veterinarian once a month

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecueA school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program

A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool

A community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and a potluck using garden produceA bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours

A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother tasteA university opened a new career center to help students find internships

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its appA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton