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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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for healthcare workers at a hospital
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissions
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A bookstore started donating books to local prisons
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·The local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversary
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season