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 city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficient
• ·A construction company used drones to inspect the roof of a historic building before repairs
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12
• ·A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farming
• ·A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflicts
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates
• ·The city introduced a parking app that offers discounts for carpoolers