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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• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened its doors to the public
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·Golf tournament raises over 10000 dollars for youth sports programs