A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

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 adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A 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 history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A tech company donated old laptops to a community center for after school programs
• ·A museum added interactive exhibits to make learning more engaging for children
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves children’s academic performance
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players