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 famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the next tournament
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiring
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles