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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• ·A local theater performed a children’s play
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·Scientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A tech startup launched a finance management app
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets