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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• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·A study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can boost happiness and well-being
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·A new survey found 70% of consumers prefer brands prioritizing sustainability