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 farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly produce boxes
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that tracks fitness metrics and monitors heart rate
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A fashion designer released a limited-edition scarf collection inspired by local wildlife
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A study found that regular meditation can improve focus and reduce symptoms of ADHD in adults
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste more efficiently
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach specializing in strength and conditioning