A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade

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 city council discussed plans to improve public transportation for people with disabilities
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·The stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles