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 government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·A famous singer announced a tour to promote their new album with shows in 30 cities
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery life
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·Local vineyards experienced a record harvest of grapes due to mild temperatures and steady rainfall
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers