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 used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·Scientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages for local residents, including discounts and free breakfast