Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore

Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goodsA major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs

The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sectorGlobal oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarterThe government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession

A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this yearThe stock market reached a new all-time high with tech and renewable energy stocks leading the gains

Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households

A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobsA gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month

A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday seasonA tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine

A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s libraryA city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center

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• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·A beekeeper reported a 20% increase in honey production this year due to better weather conditions
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Florist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations