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 bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·The city council announced plans to plant 10000 new trees
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines