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 local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressure
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·City officials announced plans to build a new park in the downtown area, featuring walking trails and a community garden.
• ·School newsletter features student art and writing
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A city improved its public transportation system by adding more buses
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate its cultural heritage, featuring traditional music, dance, and food.
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·A local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure project