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 school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Florist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances