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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• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A charity organization distributed winter coats and blankets to homeless individuals in urban areas
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·Plant store offers tips for caring for succulents and cacti
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens