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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• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home system that connects all devices (lights thermostats security cameras) via voice commands
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly