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 new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·A major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school
• ·A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels