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 library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A local school held a science fair, with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration.
• ·The government announced plans to invest in renewable energy projects across the country
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for personalized learning
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition