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 report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A tech company donated old laptops to a community center for after school programs
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollution
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at local farmers markets during the fall season
• ·A farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match to qualify for the World Cup
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service, competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content.
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults