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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• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·Doctors performed the country’s first successful face transplant on a patient injured in a severe accident
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disasters
• ·The national rugby team defeated their rival in a final match to win the regional trophy
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new artificial intelligence technology
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a clothing line inspired by traditional patterns from Africa
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades