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 school district started a summer school program for students who need extra help
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artists
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of volatility
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect multiple types of cancer early
• ·Researchers found that adequate sleep can enhance problem-solving skills in adults