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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• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items, promoting sustainable fashion
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health