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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• ·Doctors reported a decrease in the number of patients with a certain disease
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry
• ·A restaurant changed its menu to include more plant-based options after customer requests increased by 35%
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·An international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruins
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some people
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary