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 construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·A community organized a park cleanup day that removed 300 bags of litter from a local green space
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal classes for expectant mothers
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly