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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• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted a puppy yoga event where participants did yoga while interacting with puppies