A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A sports team signed a star player
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a larger selection of products
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·A school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities
• ·Farmers report higher crop yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans, supporting 10+ creators