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 university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·Tech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster