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 farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·A major airline said it will increase flight frequencies to European cities by 30% next quarter
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·A tech startup released software to help businesses manage remote teams efficiently
• ·A research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations