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 community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Study reveals that reusable containers save households money
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·The government launched a program to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hours
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents